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NSIB Begins Investigation As Owerri Plane Crash Leaves Four Hospitalised

Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding a Cessna 172 Aircraft that crashed in Owerri, the Imo State capital. 

The aircraft, operated by Skypower Express, somersaulted at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri.

Registered as 5N-ASR, the aircraft had departed Kaduna International Airport en route Port Harcourt International Airport before the flight crew declared an emergency midair and redirected the aircraft to Owerri.

The Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji said on Tuesday that the entire four occupants were on board at the time of the accident and no loss of life was recorded.

She stated that the Airport emergency response services were immediately activated and arrived at the scene promptly.

The statement reads: "Officials confirmed that there was no post-crash fire, and flight operations at the airport were not disrupted, as the runway remained active with other aircraft taking off safely after the incident."

She hinted that arrangements were underway to retrieve and relocate the damaged aircraft from the crash site to facilitate a comprehensive assessment of the wreckage.

The Director-General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr. confirmed that the agency had initiated its investigative processes in line with its mandate.

He added: "We express our deepest sympathies to the management of Skypower Express and are relieved that no fatalities have been reported so far. The NSIB has activated its protocols, and our team is already coordinating with relevant authorities to secure the site."

Badeh Jr further pointed out that more updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.

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