A cargo aircraft operated by Allied Air has crash-landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (NAIA), following the failure of one of its landing gears, according to reports by TheCable.
The aircraft, registered as 5N-JRT, came down around 10:00 am on Wednesday, carrying six crew members on board.
“Fortunately, there were no casualties,” stated a source familiar with the incident.
“The crew members were quickly evacuated and are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit.”
“Emergency responders acted swiftly to secure the crash site, cordoning off the area under the supervision of the Military Airport Commandant (MAC) and other relevant agencies.”
The insider noted that the airport’s runway has been temporarily closed, resulting in delays for both inbound and outbound flights.
Authorities, including the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), are now working to remove the aircraft and inspect the runway for any potential damage.
This incident follows a helicopter crash three months ago that claimed the lives of three people in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State.
