safety recommendations issued

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released the preliminary report on its

ongoing investigation into the incident involving a Boeing 737-400 Freighter aircraft, with

nationality and registration marks 5N-JRT, operated by Allied Air Limited.

The aircraft,en route to collect cargo for the Central Bank of Nigeria, experienced a malfunction with its flaps

during its final approach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

According to the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance,Mrs Bimbo  Olawunmi Oladeji,upon landing, the right main landing gear collapsed, causing the No. 2 engine nacelle to drag

along the runway.

The aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest on the grass verge.

All six occupants onboard were unharmed, and no injuries were reported.

The NSIB has issued an immediate safety recommendation for the Nigeria Civil Aviation

Authority (NCAA) to inspect Allied Air’s aircraft for potential vulnerabilities in the flap and

landing gear systems.

The full preliminary report, including detailed findings, is available for download on the NSIB

Website.

The preliminary findings are subject to further analysis, and the final report will

provide detailed conclusions and recommendations aimed at enhancing aviation safety.