NSIB launches investigation into Ibadan jet crash, urges public cooperation
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has initiated an inquiry into the recent crash-landing of a Challenger 601-3R aircraft, marked N580KR, operated by Mattini Air, at Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan.
The incident involved 12 passengers and three crew members traveling from Abuja to Ibadan.
NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, confirmed the deployment of a Go Team for investigation.
Mrs Oladeji appealed to the public for relevant evidence, emphasizing the absence of fatalities and assuring a prompt release of the preliminary report while urging respect for privacy until an official report is issued.
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She stated: “The aircraft, with 12 passengers and three crew members onboard, was en route to Ibadan from Abuja. On the final approach to landing Runway 22, Ibadan Airport overshoot the runway.
“There was no fatality, as all passengers and crew were safely evacuated. The NSIB has deployed a Go Team to investigate the incident. As the investigating agency, NSIB needs and hereby solicits your assistance.
“The Bureau will appreciate that the general public and press respect the privacy of the people involved and not assume the cause of the serious incident until a formal report is released. The Bureau will release the preliminary report as soon as possible.”
