Yemisi Izuora
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has launched investigation into a ground collision incident between a Boeing 777-200LR belonging to Emirates Airline and a domestic airliner B737-400 belonging HAK Airline at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos .
AIB had promptly deployed a team of investigators to determine the circumstances surrounding the serious incident with a view to making possible safety recommendations.
The aircraft marked A6-EWD was taxiing for a take-off en-route Dubai when its wing tip cut into the B737-400 aircraft parked on the apron of the domestic wing of the airport.
While the Emirates aircraft had a little damage on its wing tip the Hak Air B737 sustained substantial damage, prompting suspension of the Emirates flight after the passengers were evacuated.
The Commissioner/CEO of AIB, Dr Felix Abali has also inspected the scene of the incident and promised that the investigation shall be handled with speed.
“Every incident is a safety issue that must be thoroughly investigated. This will help in preventing accidents and sustain safety in aviation. This investigation will be conducted with speed”, he said.