…As investigation continues
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said that it has recovered and secured the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) from the Bombardier Challenger CL-601 aircraft with registration N989BC, operated by VMO Aero Limited.
This was made known in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe and made available to aviation correspondents in Lagos.
The retrieval followed notification of the occurrence on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Adebayo-Arowojobe, explained that the NSIB immediately activated its emergency response procedures, deployed a Go Team (investigative team) to the site near Asaba, Delta State, and commenced investigation into the incident involving the private aircraft that landed and subsequently departed from a roadway during a flight from Lagos to Asaba.
He further explained that as part of this rapid response, the aircraft’s Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) have been successfully retrieved and secured for detailed analysis. Investigators are also obtaining relevant operational, maintenance, and air traffic control records.
The NSIB, she said is coordinating with all the relevant stakeholders and authorities in line with the Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations and ICAO Annex 13.
Appropriate notifications, she said have been made to the relevant State authorities.
Speaking, on the incident, the Director General of the NSIB, Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., said,
“The NSIB acted promptly following the occurrence on June 10, 2026. The immediate deployment of our investigative Go Team and the swift recovery of the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder are critical steps that will help establish the facts of this incident. We are relieved that there were no reported fatalities or serious injuries. Our commitment remains the advancement of aviation safety in Nigeria.”
Investigative activities, Badeh, said are ongoing and will include analysis of the recovered flight recorders, examination of technical and operational records, interviews with relevant personnel, and review of additional evidence.
The Bureau urges members of the public who witnessed the occurrence or possess photographs, videos, CCTV footage, or other relevant information to contact NSIB via dg@nsib.gov.ng or its official social media channels (@nsibofficial).
The objective of the investigation is to determine the circumstances and contributing factors and to issue safety recommendations to prevent recurrence.
The investigation is conducted solely for the advancement of transportation safety and does not seek to apportion blame or determine liability.
The Bureau said that further updates will be provided as significant developments occur.
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