Allied Air cargo plane skids off into bush at Abuja airport

An Allied Air Cargo aircraft, registration number 5N-JRT, experienced a runway excursion at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday morning at 10:05.

The incident occurred when the plane skidded off the runway. All five people on board were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

The passengers were taken to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) clinic for further medical checks.

The Airport Emergency Response Team and accident investigators were quickly dispatched to the scene to assess the situation.

FAAN’s spokesperson, Mrs Obiageli Orah, explained that the runway is currently being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.

She urged the public to refrain from speculating about the incident until the preliminary report of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is released.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria expressed gratitude to the aviation community and the general public for their understanding and patience during this time.

Orah assured that the incident is currently under investigation, and further details will be provided as more information becomes available.

Wole Shadare