The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau(NSIB)said that it has been notified and has also commenced investigation into a serious incident involving a Boeing 733 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BYQ belonging to Aero Contractors Airlines
According to a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, Dr. James Odaudu, the incident occurred at about 10:47am (Local Time) on November 12, 2023.
The statement explained that the aircraft upon landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Lagos and in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass verge with its fuselage on the runway.
Consequently, the runway was closed pending the towing of the aircraft from the runway.
The statement further said that there was no injury or fatality.
The NSIB has solicited for information from the general public in the form of pictures, video or recording evidence to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.
The Bureau, the statement can be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms.
It added that the Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.
The NSIB advised the general public and the media to respect the privacy of the people on board and not to assume the cause of the serious incident until a formal report is released.
The NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence.
The Bureau, the statement said, will release the preliminary report as soon as possible.
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