Five Persons Escape Death As Airplane Skid Off Abuja Airport
On Wednesday, an Allied Air Cargo plane, registered as 5N-JRT, experienced a tyre burst, causing it to skid off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Following the incident, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria temporarily closed the runway.
The aircraft, which was arriving in Abuja, encountered the issue upon landing.
Fortunately, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated. The incident led to major disruptions, with multiple flight departures delayed as authorities worked to clear the runway.
However, there were no injuries nor death records even as emergency officials immediately took over the site.
A press statement signed on Wednesday, by FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, confirmed the incident.
Orah stated, “At 10:05 am on December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with five souls on board with no reported injury. They were all safely evacuated and taken to the FAN clinic for further checks.
“The Airport Emergency response team is on the scene along with accident investigators. The runway is being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.”
FAAN however appreciated the aviation community and the general public for their understanding and patience.
