2nd August, 2023
By Gabriel Agbeja
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has asked the public for information from of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation into the crash of a Jabiru J430 airplane in Lagos on Tuesday.
NSIB, is a multimodal investigation agency charged with mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria.
This is with aim of identifying probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence.
The body asked for the information when announcing that it has began probe of the crash of the aircraft which occurred a little after 1500hrs local time on Tuesday.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Tunji Oketunbi, NSIB General Manager, Public Affairs, in Abuja.
Oketunbi noted that light single airplane with nationality and registration marks 5N-CCQ, is operated by Air First Hospitality & 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 caught fire on impact but the spread was contained by the rainfall at the time of impact. The two souls on board were taken to the hospital.
“The NSIB, hereby, solicits information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation,” he said.
Oketunbi said those with information about the crash of the airplane could reach the bureau through [email protected] , NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms or on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.
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