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NSIB Commences Investigation Into Plane That Overshot Runway
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has commenced investigation into an incident involving an Embraer ERJ145 with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BWY belonging to United Nigeria Airlines.
According to a statement released by Tunji Oketunbi for the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the NSIB said the aircraft which was en-route Lagos from Abuja, on landing on runway 18R of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, skidded off the runway.
The Bureau said there were 51 passengers and 4 crew members onboard the aircraft but there was no injury or fatality
The NSIB is, however, soliciting information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidences to assist it in conducting a comprehensive investigation.
The Bureau said it will release the preliminary report soon.