NSIB probes FlyBird plane incident

The Nigerian Security Investigation Bureau has commenced an investigation into what it has termed a critical incident involving a FlyBird HS 125 plane, with registration quantity 5NKAL.

The Director of Public Affairs and Household Help on the NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, confirmed the incident in a press release on Sunday.

In line with her, the plane, working a flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport, Abuja, to Kotoka Worldwide Airport, Accra, skilled technical difficulties throughout its flight on December 6, 2024.

It was reported that the plane misplaced two engines through the flight and determined to return to Abuja.

Preliminary info indicated that the plane, with 4 individuals on board, was climbing by way of flight stage 240 en path to flight stage 280 when the crew reported an engine quantity 2 indication situation.

The plane was roughly 25 nautical miles southwest of VOR station VONUK at 17:54 UTC when the crew requested a diversion again to Abuja as a result of engine indication.

Findings by the NSIB confirmed that the plane misplaced engine No. 2 at flight stage 230.

The PidomNigeria gathered that because the plane approached Abuja Airport at roughly 5,000 toes, the crew declared a Mayday, stating that they had misplaced Engine No. 1 however managed to land safely at 18:16 UTC.

Asserting the launch of the investigation, the NSIB famous: “Our Go Crew is gathering proof, conducting interviews, and reviewing the plane’s flight information and upkeep data to uncover the underlying causes.

“This investigation goals to forestall future occurrences and improve aviation security. Additional updates shall be offered as extra info turns into obtainable.”