Incident Summary
On October 3, 2018, at approximately 0754 coordinated universal time, a Cessna Citation XLS+ aircraft, registered in Nigeria as 5N-HAR, experienced an event during its takeoff roll at Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa / Bauchi State International Airport in Bauchi, Nigeria. The aircraft sustained minor damage as a result. The pilot and two passengers aboard were not injured. The aircraft was operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Nigeria.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft involved was a Cessna Citation XLS+ with Nigerian registration 5N-HAR. It was being operated by the government of Nigeria, in compliance with applicable civil aviation regulations. No further details about the operator or the specific mission were provided.
Event Details
According to the investigation report, the aircraft could not lift off at V1, the decision speed during takeoff. The event occurred during the takeoff roll phase of flight. No additional information about the weather conditions, runway conditions, or any other factors was released.
Investigation
The investigation into the incident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Nigeria. The report stated that it was released for information purposes only and contains only information made public by the Nigerian authorities. As of the report's release, no probable cause has been determined.