AIB issues interim statement on 2012 Dana crash

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) on Friday issued an Interim Statement on the outcome of investigations into the crash of Dana Airlines MD 83 aircraft with registration 5N-RAM, which occurred at Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos State, Nigeria on 3rd June, 2012.

According to the press statement issued by the Bureau’s spokesman, Tunji Oketunbi, the Interim Statement marking the fourth anniversary of the unfortunate incident is already on the Bureau’s website (aib.gov.ng).

Giving an update on the investigation into the accident, which claimed 153 lives, the Bureau stated that the final reports of the investigation will be released to the public very soon.

It stated that the draft Final Report was sent to relevant stakeholders for comments and suggestions as required by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 chapter 6.3.

Efforts at resolving and harmonising the issues raised by the stakeholders’ comments and suggestions have however delayed the release of the report.

The Bureau’s in the Interim Statement explained:”The issues raised by the Stakeholders,which required further scientific testing have almost been completely addressed and the final report will be made public very soon.”