NSIB LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION AS ABUJA-ACCRA BOUND FLIGHT LOSES ENGINE MID-AIR

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Board (NSIB)says it has launched an investigation into a serious incident involving an Abuja-Accra bound flight that experienced a technical difficulties midair.

 The aircraft, with registration number 5NKAL which was operating a flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja (DNAA), to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (DGAA), experienced technical difficulties during its flight on December 6 2024.

 However, the NSIB, in a statement signed by its director, public affairs and family assistance, BIMBO OLADEJI, noted that preliminary investigations revealed that the aircraft experienced an engine number 2 indication issue.

 OLADEJI also revealed that four persons were onboard when the incident occurred and the crew immediately requested for a diversion back to Abuja due to the engine indication.

 He added that the crew managed to safely land the aircraft at Abuja Airport  as there were no injuries reported, with all individuals on board safe.