The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released a preliminary report on its ongoing investigation into the incident involving a Boeing 737-400 Freighter aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-JRT, operated by Allied Air Limited.
According to a statement released to the press by the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at NSIB, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, the aircraft, which was en route to collect cargo for the Central Bank of Nigeria, experienced a malfunction with its flaps during its final approach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Upon landing, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the No. 2 engine nacelle to drag along the runway. The aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest on the grass verge. Fortunately, all six occupants onboard were unharmed, and no injuries were reported.
In response to the incident, the NSIB has issued an immediate safety recommendation for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to conduct inspections on Allied Air’s aircraft to identify potential vulnerabilities in the flap and landing gear systems.
The full preliminary report, which contains detailed findings, is now available for download on the NSIB website. The bureau emphasized that these initial findings are subject to further analysis, and a final report will be released in due course, providing comprehensive conclusions and recommendations aimed at enhancing aviation safety in Nigeria.
