The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja has been temporarily closed following an incident involving an Allied Air Cargo aircraft.
On December 11, 2024, the aircraft experienced a tyre burst upon landing, causing it to skid off Runway 22.
Fortunately, all five individuals on board escaped without injuries and were safely evacuated.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident and stated that emergency response teams and investigators are on site.
Efforts are underway to clear the runway and resume normal airport operations as soon as possible, it stated.
According to Daily Trust report, the incident was said to have caused significant disruptions, with several departures delayed as authorities work to clear the affected runway.
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| The aircraft after the incident |
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah.
The statement read: “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 (5) souls on board with no reported injury.
“They were all safely evacuated and taken to the FAAN 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.
“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).” (Daily Trust, but headline rejigged)
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