The Nigerian Safety Investigation Board (NSIB) says it has launched an investigation into a serious incident involving an Abuja-Accra bound flight that experienced technical difficulties midair.
The aircraft, with registration number 5NKAL, which was operating a flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja (DNAA), to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (DGAA), experienced technical difficulties during its flight on December 6 2024.
The Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, said on Sunday that preliminary investigations revealed the aircraft experienced an engine number 2 indication issue.
She said that four persons were onboard when the incident occurred.
The crew immediately requested for a diversion back to Abuja due to the engine indication.
Oladeji added that 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.