An Allied Air Cargo aircraft, registered 5N-JRT, suffered a tyre burst, causing it to skid off Runway 22 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) temporarily closed the runway following the incident. The aircraft, which was arriving in Abuja, encountered the problem upon landing. Fortunately, all five people on board—comprising crew members—were safely evacuated with no injuries or fatalities.
Emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the scene, and the aircraft was cleared, although several flights were delayed as a result of the disruption.
A statement issued by FAAN’s 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, all of whom were safely evacuated. There were no reported injuries. The crew members were taken to the FAN clinic for further checks.”
The statement further assured the public that the airport’s emergency response team and accident investigators were on-site, working to clear the runway, which is expected to reopen soon.
FAAN also thanked the aviation community and the public for their patience and understanding during the incident.