Cargo Plane Crash-Lands at Abuja Airport, No Casualties Reported

 A cargo aircraft operated by Allied Air has crash-landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday morning.

According to THECABLE, the incident occurred at around 10:00 am on Wednesday due to a landing gear failure.

The aircraft, with registration number 5N-JRT, had six crew members on board. “Fortunately, no casualties were recorded,” a source privy to the incident said.

The crew members were promptly evacuated and are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit.

Emergency responders acted swiftly to secure the crash site, cordoning off the area under the supervision of the Military Airport Commandant (MAC) and other relevant agencies.

The airport’s runway has been temporarily closed, resulting in delays for inbound and outbound flights. Efforts are underway by airport authorities, including the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), to remove the aircraft and inspect the runway for potential damage.

This incident comes just three months after a helicopter crash in Port Harcourt killed three people.