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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…

NSIB records remarkable achievement in accident resolution rate-Badeh Jr.

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Alex Badeh Jr said the agency has witnessed a remarkable improvement in its accident investigation resolution rate. He reiterated that its use of cutting-edge technology, as promised during his inaugural address, has been instrumental in driving his team towards unprecedented success in unravelling the root causes of accidents and enhancing safety measures. At the second NSIB stakeholders’ engagement and press conference for 2024 in Abuja, Badeh…

NSIB Probe: How Fly Bird’s HS 125 lost two engines in incident

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said it has commenced investigating a serious incident involving a Fly Bird HS 125 aircraft with registration number 5NKAL. The aircraft, operating a flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (DNAA), to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (DGAA), experienced technical difficulties during its flight on December 6 2024. According to NSIB, preliminary information indicates that the aircraft, with four persons on board (three crew members and one passenger), was…

NSIB recovers black box, continue search for three bodies

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), in conjunction with the Search and Recovery partners NNPC, NIMASA, the Nigerian Navy, and HydroDive, has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as ‘black box’ from the crashed Sikorsky SK76 helicopter. The helicopter with registration 5N BQG ditched in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Bonny Finima on October 24, 2024. The helicopter, operated by Eastwind Aviation, was transporting eight…

8 die as helicopter plunges into Atlantic Ocean, NSIB launches probe

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

NAAPE calls for optimal operating environment for professionals, mourns Capt. Dukas The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the accident involving a Sikorsky SK76c helicopter with registration 5N-BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation. The helicopter, carrying eight individuals – six passengers and two crew members – went down into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, off the coast of Calabar, during a routine flight on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at approximately…

NSIB’s accident reports indict Air Peace for operating unserviceable aircraft, SAHCo

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released final reports on the serious incident involving an Embraer EMB-145LR belonging to Air Peace. The aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-BVD operated by Air Peace was involved in a serious incident at Kaduna Airport, Kaduna on January 14th, 2021 The report which was produced by the NSIB revealed that the aircraft had 53 persons made up of 49 passengers and four crew with fuel endurance of…

NSIB to probe Anambra boat mishap

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into the fatal boat accident that occurred on the Anam River in Anambra State on April 10, 2024. This tragic incident involved a commercial speedboat and a fishing canoe. The boat carrying twelve film crew members and a boat operator reportedly crashed into the canoe, resulting in the loss of five lives. Among the deceased was popular Nollywood actor Mr. Paul Odonwodo, known professionally as…

NSIB, Aerospace University ink deal to enhance aviation safety in Africa

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) to foster cooperation on training to prevent and mitigate accidents and incidents in the country’s transport sector. The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) is the first Pan-African University dedicated to aviation, aerospace, and environmental science. Addressing two critical needs within the continent’s industry, AAAU tackles the research and development gap in Africa’s aviation…

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