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Plane Crash: Regulatory Body Commences Investigation

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau NSIB said it has begun investigation into the cause of the crash of an aircraft operated by Flint Aero.

The crash was said to have occurred at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan on Friday night.

The aircraft with type HS25B departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday with seven passengers and three crew members on board.

According to an official investigating the crash, no fatalities were recorded but the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

He said the pilot was cleared for RNAV approach Runway 22, adding that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.

Reacting to the crash, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NSIB, Dr. James Odaudu stated: “On the accident involving an aircraft operated by Flint Aero which occurred at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Ibadan, please be informed that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into the cause.

“Our investigators are on site, and further information will be provided as soon as possible”.

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Rita Elenwo

Rita Aletor- Elenwo, is a professional journalist with experience in broadcast, print and online reporting. A proud citizen of Edo state, Nigeria (Esan South East Local Government) Rita had her first degree in philosophy from Ebonyi State University (2008), PGD, in Communication from the University of Port Harcourt (2020), and currently in pursuit of an MSC degree in communication. Rita (nee Aletor-) is happily married with lovely children.

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