Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Begins Probe Of Lagos Helicopter Crash

Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Begins Probe Of Lagos Helicopter Crash
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Begins Probe Of Lagos Helicopter Crash

 

 

 

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau -NSIB has said that it has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with nationality and registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality and Tours.

The aircraft was on a test flight within Lagos with two passengers onboard before it crashed around Oba Akran area of Lagos State with no fatalities.
The aircraft reportedly caught fire on impact but the spread was contained by the rainfall at the time of impact.

Meanwhile the Bureau in a statement signed by Tunji Oketunbi on behalf of the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection said the two people on board have been taken to the hospital.

The immediate past Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika who reacted to the incident expressed hope that the outcome of the investigation will help prevent future occurrences.

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