No fatalities

Gulfstream GIV Runway Excursion at Abuja Airport

Abuja, Nigeria

On September 12, 2018, a GULFSTREAM GIV operated by Sky Bird Air Limited was involved in an aviation accident near Abuja, Nigeria. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 12, 2018, a Gulfstream GIV (5N-BOD) veered off the runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, without damage or injury. Investigation by AIB with NTSB assistance.

Incident Overview

On September 12, 2018, at 2110 coordinated universal time, a Gulfstream GIV business jet, registration 5N-BOD, experienced a runway excursion at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (DNAA) in Abuja, Nigeria. The aircraft involved was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of Nigeria. Neither the flight crew nor the passenger sustained injuries, and the airplane itself was not damaged during the event.

Investigation

The Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has initiated an investigation into the incident. As the state of manufacture of the aircraft, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the AIB in its inquiry. All further inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to the AIB at its headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Sept 2018 GULFSTREAM GIV accident near Abuja, Nigeria?

On September 12, 2018, a Gulfstream GIV (5N-BOD) veered off the runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, without damage or injury. Investigation by AIB with NTSB assistance.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Sept 2018 GULFSTREAM GIV accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Sept 2018 involved a GULFSTREAM GIV, operated by Sky Bird Air Limited, at Abuja, Nigeria.