The landing gear of an aircraft used by Air Peace airline to operate a flight from Port Harcourt to Lagos collapsed as the aircraft touched down on a runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) said it has been notified of the accident by Air Peace Nigeria Limited.
AIB in a statement said it was notified on the July 23, 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 six 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.
The investigating agency said it was informed of a minor injury but no fatality. It added, “Our team of safety investigators have commenced investigations”
AIB has therefore called on members of the public who have information that may assist its investigation of the accident, to come forward with such information.
“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. Kindly contact us on our official communication channels: Mobile App: AIB-N Website: www.aib.gov.ng Twitter: @aibnigeria Instagram: @AIB_Nigeria Facebook: AIB Nigeria Email: Commissioner@aib.gov.ng SMS/WhatsApp: +234807 709 0900, 0807 709 0928”
The Commissioner at AIB, Engr. Akin Olateru also enjoined the public particularly the media to respect the privacy of the passengers and also not pre-empt the cause of the investigation.
“I will like to enjoin the Press and the public, to respect the privacy of the people involved and NOT to pre-empt the cause of the accident,” said Olateru.
