The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that at 10:05am 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 people on board.
The FAAN Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah who disclosed this in a press statement said there was no reported injury.She added that those on board were all evacuated safely and taken to the FAAN clinic for further checks.
According to Orah, Airport Emergency response team is on the scene along with accident investigators and the runway is being cleared and expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.
“We would like to thank the aviation community and the general public for their understanding and patience.
“We also request that all speculation be put on hold until the preliminary report is released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).” She wrote.
