No fatalities

16 Jul 2020: HAWKER SIDDELEY HS125 800SP — Aero Contractors — Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

On 16 Jul 2020, a HAWKER SIDDELEY HS125 800SP operated by Aero Contractors was involved in an aviation accident near Port Harcourt, Nigeria. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Hawker-Siddeley twin-engine aircraft received a left engine fire warning during cruise, declared an emergency, and landed uneventfully at Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Investigation by AIB and NTSB is ongoing.

Incident Details

On July 16, 2020, a Hawker-Siddeley (Textron Aviation) aircraft, powered by two Honeywell TFE731 5R-1H turbofan engines, was in cruise flight when an audible fire warning activated for the No. 1 (left) engine. The flight crew declared an emergency and made an uneventful landing at Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The aircraft is a twin-engine design.

Investigation

The Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has initiated an investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is participating as the State of Manufacturer of both the aircraft and its engines. The investigation is ongoing, and no probable cause has been determined at this time. The AIB will issue a final report upon conclusion of the investigation.