Aero Aircraft Overshoots Runway, Abuja Airport Closed

By Akinwale Kasali

There was pandemonium at the Nnamdi Azikwe Airport in Abuja, when a Lagos-Abuja Flight overshot the runaway and its nose wheel stuck to the soft ground. “It suddenly veered off the runway”, an eyewitness said.

The Flight operated by Aerocontractors landed at the Airport but as it was  taxiing on Runway A4 the unfortunate incident happened.

This led to the  temporary shutdown of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

There was no fatality or injury as passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft while efforts to remove the aircraft from the runway began.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into the incident after it was notified.

The aircraft involved is a Boeing 733 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BYQ. The incident occurred around 10:47am (Local Time) on 12th November, 2023.

NSIB Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr. James Odaudu, who confirmed the incident said, “The aircraft upon landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Lagos and in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass verge with its fuselage on the runway.

“Consequently, the runway was closed pending the towing of the aircraft from the runway.There was no injury or fatality.

“The NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.”