NSIB probes United Nigeria Airlines aircraft incident at Lagos Airport

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NSIB probes United Nigeria Airlines aircraft incident at Lagos Airport The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has commenced investigation into the incident involving an aircraft in the fleet of United Nigeria Airlines. The Bureau equally unveiled the identity of the aircraft as an Embraer ERJ145 with Nationality and Registration Marks: 5N-BWY. The NSIB in a statement said: “The Bureau has been notified and commenced investigation into a serious incident involving an Embraer ERJ145 with Nationality and Registration Marks: 5N-BWY belonging to United Nigeria Airlines, which occurred around 06:33pm (Local Time) on 8th September, 2023. “The aircraft with 51 passengers and 4 crew members onboard was en-route Lagos from Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State. “The aircraft on landing on at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, skidded off the runway.There was no injury or fatality. “The NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation. “The Bureau can be reached through info@aib.gov.ng and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909. The Bureau however urged the public and the media to respect the privacy of the people involved “and NOT assume the cause of the serious incident until formal report is released.” The Bureau promised to release the preliminary report soon. Meanwhile, United Nigeria Airlines admitted on Saturday that flight U5 0513 operated by its aircraft with registration 5N-BWY upon landing at Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos aquaplaned due to a downpour. Spokesperson of the airline, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu said the aircraft which was coming in from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Owerri landed normally but skidded off the runway. He said:" All Passengers have also been safely evacuated alongside with their luggage. No passenger was hurt in the incident. "Relevant authorities have been informed about the incident. "Passenger safety is of utmost priority to United Nigeria Airlines. We assure our passengers that we value their safety and will not compromise on it. We shall continually work, like we have always done, to ensure that our passengers are always united with their destinations safely."

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