Accidents and SafetyNewsNigeriaAirplane Crash: Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Commences Investigation

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with Registration number 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours, which crashed around 1500hrs local time at Oba Akran area of Lagos State on August 1, 2023 with no fatalities.

The aircraft was on a test flight within Lagos with two passengers onboard, before it crashed and caught fire, but the spread was contained by the rainfall at the time of the incident.

“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 statement said.

The NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent re-occurrence.

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)
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