Toba Owojaiye reporting
Abuja, Nigeria
A cargo aircraft operated by Allied Air crash-landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, earlier today following a landing gear failure.
Truth Live News gathered that the aircraft, registered as 5N-JRT, was carrying six crew members, all of whom were safely evacuated without injuries.
The incident occurred around 10:00 am, leading to the temporary closure of the airport’s runway. Emergency responders, coordinated by the Military Airport Commandant, swiftly secured the site.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is overseeing investigations and runway clearance to resume normal operations. This event adds to concerns over aviation safety in Nigeria, coming three months after a fatal helicopter crash in Port Harcourt. The Abuja runway’s temporary closure has caused disruptions to scheduled flights, affecting travelers nationwide.
Further updates on the incident, including the ongoing investigation, will likely provide clarity on the cause of the crash and measures to prevent similar occurrences