BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a probe into the serious incident involving an Embraer ERJ145 belonging to United Nigeria Airlines.
The jetliner, marked 5N-BWY, on landing on Runway 18R of Murtala Muhammed Airport, skidded off the runway, though there was no injury or fatality.
NSIB Spokesman, Mr Tunji Oketunbi, said the incident occurred around 06:33p on September 9, 2023.
According to him, the aircraft had 51 passengers and four crew members onboard and was en-route Lagos from Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State.
To ensure a thorough and successful investigation, the NSIB, he said, has solicited vital information from the public in the form of pictures, videos or other recording evidence to help it realise its goal.
While urging the public to use its authentic email address and social media platforms to provide the information, Oketunbi said the Bureau said it will release the preliminary report of the incident soon.
“The Bureau can be reached through [email protected] and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909
“The NSIB will appreciate that the general public and press respect the privacy of the people involved and NOT assume the cause of the serious incident until a formal report is released.
The NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence”, he added in a statement.
