An Allied Air cargo aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT crash-landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja on Wednesday, 11 December 2024, at approximately 10:05 AM. The incident occurred due to a failure of one of the aircraft’s landing gears.
The E-Cargo aircraft, which was carrying six crew members, was successfully evacuated. All crew members are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit.
Emergency responders swiftly secured the crash site and cordoned off the area under the supervision of the Military Airport Commandant (MAC) and other relevant agencies.
As a result of the incident, the airport’s runway has been temporarily closed, causing significant delays to inbound and outbound flights. Passengers and airlines are advised to expect disruptions until further notice.
Airport authorities and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) are working diligently to remove the disabled aircraft and inspect the runway for potential damage.
