Abuja airport shut down following incident on the runway

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has been temporarily shut following a runway incident involving an aircraft.

The aircraft, Boeing 733 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BYQ had its nose got stuck to the ground around 10.47am on Sunday, 12th November, 2023.

The Lagos-Abuja flight operated by Aerocontractors landed at the Airport and it was taxiing on Runway A4 when the incident happened.

However, passengers were safely disembarked from the aircraft while efforts were to remove the aircraft from the runway.

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

NSIB Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr. James Odaudu, who confirmed the incident said there was no injury or fatality.

“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 forms of pictures, video or recording to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation, he said.”