AIB commences investigation into Azman aircraft landing incident in Lagos

Nigeria’s Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has announced the commencement of investigation into a serious landing incident involving a Boeing 737-500 belonging to Nigerian airline, Azman Air.

The aircraft, with registration mark 5N-SYS, suffered burst tires on landing on Runway 18R at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, but there was no injury or fatality.

Mr. Tunji Oketunbi, General Manager (Public Affairs) of the Bureau disclosed in a statement in Lagos on Thursday, February 18, 2021, that the aircraft, with 49 passengers and six crew members onboard, was en-route Lagos from Abuja when it suffered  burst tyres on landing on Runway 18R in Lagos.

Oketunbi said that the aircraft, with 49 passengers and six crew members onboard was en-route Lagos from Abuja when it suffered  burst tyres on landing on Runway 18R but there was no injury or fatality.

“As the investigating agency, AIB needs and hereby solicits for the assistance of the passengers and members of the public.

“We want the public to know that we would be amenable to receiving any video clip, relevant evidence or information on 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 accident until formal report is released, ” he said.

The spokesman said that the bureau will soon release the preliminary reports or update the public where necessary.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had on February 16 announced a temporary closure of runway 18R/36L at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, following the incident.