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Four Survive as Cessna 172 crashes at Owerri airport, NSIB begins probe

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express crashed yesterday evening during an emergency diversion to the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed that the flight, registered as 5N-ASR, was originally bound for Port Harcourt from Kaduna before the crew declared an emergency and redirected to the Imo State capital. The aircraft went down in the approach area of Runway 17 around 8:00 PM local time. Fortunately,…

NSIB commences probe into Flybird charter jet incident in Kano

Posted on December 14, 2025December 15, 2025 by Wole Shadare

..8 passengers escape unhurt The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into an incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft with registration marks 5N-ISB at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State. The aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday, at 09:20 hours local time, as a non-scheduled domestic passenger flight bound for Kano. There were eight persons on board, comprising two cockpit crew members,…

NSIB: Lack of rail maintenance, absence of training, others cause of Asham train derailment

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released the preliminary report on the derailment involving train number AK 1, operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), with locomotive registration CDD5c2 2701. Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, said the report represents early findings and is subject to further analysis, adding that the final report will present detailed conclusions and additional recommendations to enhance rail safety in Nigeria. The accident took place…

NSIB Investigates Cause Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Captain Alex Badeh Jr., has disclosed that the Bureau has deployed investigators to the site of the Abuja-Kaduna-bound train derailment to ensure the root cause of the derailment is uncovered. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Badeh stated that NSIB was aware of the derailment involving a Kaduna-bound train service that occurred…

NSIB partners FRSC, strengthen transport safety

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has strengthened its commitment to improving road safety through a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies today aims to broaden safety investigations across all modes of transport, including road, aviation, maritime, and railway. This collaborative action is poised to elevate the standards of safety, addressing critical areas such as enforcement and real-time response to…

NSIB to unveil regulatory framework for transportation investigation

Posted on July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it is committed to enhancing transportation safety across all modes in Nigeria – air, marine, rail, and other forms of land transport, through a standardised, independent, and forward-looking investigative approach. Consequently, the NSIB is finalising two critical regulatory frameworks, the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the Maritime Mode of Transport and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the Rail sector as part of its strategic vision….

NSIB probes crash-landing of trainer aircraft at Ilorin airport

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin. The incident occurred at 17:28 local time on May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport. The aircraft veered off the runway and came to a stop on the grass verge. Two occupants were on board. Both sustained serious injuries and were swiftly…

NSIB, Aero sign strategic aviation deal

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and Aero Contractors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in industry-led safety training, knowledge exchange, and human capital development. It said this would reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to upholding global aviation safety standards. The agreement, signed on Monday in Lagos in the presence of key industry stakeholders, establishes a framework for structured training programs, technical collaborations, and the sharing of resources between NSIB and Aero Contractors….

Olateru, Former NSIB Boss Bags ATQ Life Achievement Award

Posted on March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A former Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau ( NSIB),Engr. Akin Olateru has bagged the Air Transport Quarterly Magazine “Lifetime Achievement Award ” for 2024. He was among industry prominent personalities that were honoured at the 4th Air Transport Quarterly Magazine Industry Awards held in Lagos. This prestigious Award is a tribute to Engr. Olateru’s exceptional leadership, vision, and contributions to the field of aviation safety. As a renowned expert in aviation safety,…

How Max Air nose wheel collapsed with loud bang, NSIB launches probe

Posted on January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The B737-400 aircraft belonging to Max Air had a loud bang as its deceleration stage immediately it landed on the 06 the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano according to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). It noted that this was followed by the aircraft veering sharply to the left with the flight crew promptly regaining control and safely stopping the aircraft. The NSIB in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and…

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