Nnamdi Azikwe Airport Runway In Abuja Shut After Air Cargo Plane Crash-Landed

Following the crash-landing of an aircraft in Abuja, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja has been temporarily shut.

The incident had involved an Allied Air flight. The aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT crash landed on Wednesday at about 10am and had six crew members on board.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the incident in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah.

The statement read: “At 10:05am on December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with five (5) souls on board with no reported injury.

“They were all safely evacuated and taken to the FAAN clinic for further checks. The Airport Emergency response team is on the scene along with accident investigators. The runway is being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.”

“We would like to thank the aviation community and the general public for their understanding and patience. We also request that all speculation be put on hold until the preliminary report is released by the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).”the statement read.