Yemisi Izuora
The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria, AIB, has commenced investigation into an incident involving a local airline, Air Peace.
The AIB said it was informed of a minor injury by the airline but no fatality was recorded.
“Our team of safety investigators have commenced investigations. As the investigating agency, AIB needs and hereby solicits for your help. We want the public to know that we would be amenable to receiving any video clip, relevant evidence, or information any members of the public may have of the accident; that can assist us with this investigation.”, it said in a statement.
Oriental News Nigeria, reports that the AIB, was notified by Air Peace Nigeria Limited on the 23rd of July, 2019 of an accident involving a Boeing 737-300 with the registration marks 5N-BQO operated by Air Peace Limited at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 11:28AM,
The aircraft, with 133 passengers and 6 crew members on board was on approach to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos from Port Harcourt.
From the information provided, the aircraft nose wheel collapsed on landing on the runway (18R) and the nose wheel gear tire sheared off.
Engr. Akin Olateru, the Commissioner of AIB, also enjoined the Press and the public, to respect the privacy of the people involved and NOT to pre-empt the cause of the accident.