Five Escape Unharmed As Cargo Aircraft Skids Off Abuja Airport Runaway

At the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, an Allied Air Cargo plane registered 5N-JRT skidded the runway 22 on Wednesday after a tire burst.

As a result, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has temporarily shut down the runway following the incident.

The plane, arriving in Abuja, was involved in the incident upon landing while all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated.

The incident was said to have caused significant disruptions, with several departures delayed as authorities worked to clear the affected runway.

However, there were neither injuries nor death records, even as emergency officials immediately took over the site.

A press statement signed on Wednesday by FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, confirmed the incident.

Orah stated, “At 10:05 am on December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT skidded off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja with five souls on board with no reported injury. They were all safely evacuated and taken to the FAN clinic for further checks.

“The airport emergency response team is on the scene along with accident investigators. The runway is being cleared and is expected to reopen for operations as soon as possible.”

FAAN, however, appreciated the aviation community and the general public for their understanding and patience.