The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has begun a safety investigation after a United Nigeria Airlines aircraft skidded
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority also said it would adopt recommendations made from the investigation by the NSIB.
The United Airlines aircraft, with registration number 5N-BWW, which was carrying 50 passengers, was flying into the airport from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, when the incident happened. A statement by United Nigeria Airlines read, “The aircraft landed safely but was forced to terminate its movement to the apron off the runway. All passengers disembarked safely and were transported to the arrival hall alongside their luggage.
“Officials of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria are at the scene of the incident and alongside UNA engineers are working to move the aircraft to the hanger. Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and the Accident Investigation Bureau have also been duly noticed and are on the scene. United Nigeria is collaborating fully with the authorities.”
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