Just in: Aircraft loses engine after departing Abuja airport

By Our Correspondent

The aircraft, operating a flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to, Accra (DGAA), had experienced a technical difficulties during its flight and forced into emergency landing in Abuja

Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft, with four persons on board (three crew members and one passenger), was climbing through flight level 240 en route to flight level 280 when the crew reported an engine number 2 indication issue.

The aircraft was at a position approximately 25 nautical miles southwest of VOR station VONUK at 17:54 UTC when the crew requested a diversion back to Abuja due to the engine indication.

The request was promptly granted, and the aircraft was cleared to descend to flight level 190.

During the descent, the aircraft experienced the loss of engine No.2 at flight level 230. The crew elected to return to Abuja. On approaching Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, at approximately 5,000 feet, the crew declared Mayday, stating they had lost Engine No.1.

The crew managed to safely land the aircraft at Abuja Airport at 18:16 UTC.

There were no injuries
reported, and all individuals on board are safe.
Meanwhile, NSIB has commenced an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the engine malfunction and the subsequent loss of both engines.

“Our Go Team is gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and reviewing the aircraft’s flight data and maintenance records to uncover underlying causes”.

The investigation City post learnt is aimed at preventing future occurrences and enhance aviation safety.