The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Thursday, suspended the operation of the Bristow Helicopters Limited’s Sikorsky S-76C++ type till further notice.
This suspension is to enable the authority carry out a full scale audit on its operations with particular emphasis on its Sikorsky S-76C++ type.
The aircraft type which was involved in yesterday’s crash was also involved in a previous crash in Lagos on August 12th 2015.
Speaking at a briefing, Muhtar Usman, Director General, NCAA said as a responsible Regulatory Authority, it is important to stem this rapidity of occurrence and ensure the airline carries out safe operations.
“I must mention that this suspension of the operations for the impending wholesale audit is not a vote of no confidence on the airline. It is to ascertain the adequacy and the propriety of the operating aircraft,” Usman said.
He added that this action is not new to the industry but one of the Standard Operating Procedures(SOP) all over the world.
He assured that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, (NCAA), will continue to carry out safe and secure operations.
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