Ibadan Plane Mishap: NSIB Begins Investigation

By Mosope Kehinde

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced investigation into the incident where a private plane skidded off the runway at the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan on Friday.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, Mrs Olawumi Oladeji.
Mrs Oladeji said the aircraft, with 12 passengers and three crew members on board was en-route Ibadan from Abuja and it overshot the runaway on final approach to landing at Runway 22, Ibadan Airport.

She said the bureau will appreciate that the general public and press respect the privacy of the people involved and should not assume the cause of the serious incident until a formal report is released.

Mrs Oladeji solicited the assistance of members of the public, noting that the bureau was ready to receiving any video clip, relevant evidence, or information that people may have, that can assist it with the investigation.

“The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has been notified and commenced investigation into an incident involving a Challenger 601-3R aircraft with nationality and registration mark N580KR operated by Mattini Air which occurred at about 1055am (Local Time) on 26th January, 2024.”

“The aircraft, with 12 passengers and three crew members onboard was en-route Ibadan from Abuja”.

“The aircraft, on final approach to landing Runway 22, Ibadan Airport overshot the runway”.

“There was no fatality, as all passengers and crew were safely evacuated”.

“The NSIB has deployed a Go Team to investigate the incident. As the investigating agency, NSIB needs and hereby solicits for your assistance. We want the public to know that we would be amenable to receiving any video clip, relevant evidence, or information any members of the public may have of the serious incident; that can assist us with this investigation“.

“The bureau will appreciate that the general public and press respect the privacy of the people involved and NOT assume the cause of the serious incident until formal report is released”.

Mrs Oladeji added that the Bureau will release the preliminary report as soon as possible.

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