A cargo aircraft operated by Allied Air has crash-landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (NAIA) after one of its landing gears failed.
According to reports, the aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT crash landed on Wednesday at about 10:00 am and had six crew members on board.
“Fortunately, no casualties were recorded,” a source privy to the incident said.
“The crew members were promptly evacuated and are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit.
“Emergency responders acted swiftly to secure the crash site, cordoning off the area under the supervision of the Military Airport Commandant (MAC) and other relevant agencies.”
The insider said the airport’s runway has been temporarily closed and that has led to delays of inbound and outbound flights.
Efforts are now underway by airport authorities, including the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to remove aircraft and inspect the runway for potential damage.
The incident occurred about three months after an helicopter crash killed three people in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State.
The Cable
