• Thursday, March 28, 2024
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AIB investigates serious incident involving Air Peace B737-500

Air Peace

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), has commenced investigation a serious incident involving a Boeing 737-500 aircraft operated by Air Peace, with registration marks, 5N-BUJ.

From information provided by the Air Traffic Control (ATC), the flight crew declared engine failure at 07:47 local time on Tuesday and subsequently made an air return to Lagos.

According to statement by AIB, the aircraft, which departed Murtala Muhammad Airport at 0735 local time, was enroute Owerri from Lagos with 90 passengers and six crew members on board.

“The aircraft landed safely at 08:06 local time. All the occupants disembarked with no injury. The AIB team of safety investigators has commenced investigation.

“As the sole Agency mandated to undertake the investigation of aircraft accidents and serious incidents, the Bureau wants the public to know that it would be open to receiving any video clip, relevant evidence or information that may assist in this investigation,” AIB stated.

Stanley Olisa, Corporate Communications Executive, Air Peace confirmed the development.

He said its Lagos to Owerri flight, which was already airborne was aborted when the pilot in command noticed a change in the parameter of one of engines.

“The pilot reported the incident, took precautionary measure and returned to base in line with Air Peace safety operational procedures. The pilot has reported the incident to appropriate authorities.

“Air Peace apologises for the incident and assures its customers and other Nigerians that it continues to maintain high safety standard in its operations,” Olisa said.

 

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