A privately-owned aircraft carrying passengers, including Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, narrowly escaped fatal accident that could have led to lost of souls when it skidded off track into the bush at the Ibadan Airport in Oyo State.
It was learnt that no fewer than 10 passengers were onboard of the aircraft as at the time of the incident
The aircraft was said to have caught fire, however, fortunately, there were no reported casualties following quick response of the State Fire Services, Federal Fire Services, and the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Fire Services.
Wiseloaded gathered that the aircraft had departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja before the incident occurred.
The General Manager of the State Fire Service, Yemi Adeyimika, confirmed the incident on Saturday.
He said: “Yes, it is true, Our men are on their way but I don’t have details now.
He said that his men arrived the scene of the incident on time but met other fire services from other agencies on ground.
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What could have resulted in monumental loss was timely averted”.
He stated that his team was en route to the scene but did not have specific details at the time. Upon arrival, they found that other fire services from different agencies were already present.
Thanks to the combined efforts of these emergency services, a potential disaster was averted. No lives were lost, and the situation has been brought under control.”he added
A preliminary report on the incident obtained by reporters on Saturday morning noted that the aircraft was still in the bush at runway 22.
“At about 0825hrs of 03/11/2023, an aircraft with registration number 5N-AMM that convey the incumbent minister of power, Abdul Waheed Adebayo Adelabu, and his entourage crash-landed along runway 22 and skid off the runway into a nearby bush.
“The control tower reported on radio that he lost communication with the just landed aircraft and immediately called on the ARFFS, the AVSEC and other needed airport officials reported almost immediately to the scene.
“The 3 cabin crews and the 7 Passengers were all rescued from the damaged aircraft. All efforts to get details from the pilot proved abortive. Also at the scene were the NAF airport commandant and his team.
“As at time the of filling this report, the aircraft is still in the bush at runway 22 while the security personnel of both AVSEC, ARFFS, Airport Safety team and NAF team were on standby for cover,” the report said.
“The runway lighting system was on as at the time of the Arrival. There was no life lost. We could not ascertain the cause of the incident as at the point of filling this report. The Aircraft skid off the runway. In conclusion we are awaiting further Investigation,” an official said
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