JUST IN: Six crew members escape unhurt as Cargo plane crash-lands in Abuja

JUST IN: Six crew members escape unhurt as Cargo plane crash-lands in Abuja

A cargo plane operated by Allied Air made an emergency landing at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport due to a malfunctioning landing gear.

The aircraft, bearing registration number 5N-JRT, experienced the failure on Wednesday at 10:00 am with six crew members on board.

“Fortunately, no casualties were recorded,” a source familiar with the incident said.

“Crew members were quickly evacuated and are undergoing medical evaluations at the 063 Nigerian Air Force medical unit.”

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“Emergency responders swiftly secured the crash site, cordoning off the area under Military Airport Commandant supervision.”

The source revealed that the airport’s runway is temporarily closed, causing flight delays.

Airport authorities, including the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, are working to remove the aircraft and inspect the runway for potential damage.

This incident occurs three months after a Port Harcourt helicopter crash claimed three lives.

JUST IN: Six crew members escape unhurt as Cargo plane crash-lands in Abuja