On January 18, 1996, a BAe 125 (registration 5N-AXO) operated by Federal Government of Nigeria was involved in an aviation accident near Kano, Nigeria during landing or approach. 14 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed in a field approximately 7.2 km from the runway threshold at Kano-Mallam Aminu Kano Airport during a night approach.
What happened
During a nighttime approach to Kano-Mallam Aminu Kano Airport, an aircraft impacted the ground in a field situated 7.2 km before reaching the runway threshold. The weather conditions at the time of the accident were reported as favorable. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all 14 occupants.
Findings
It remains undetermined whether the crash was caused by engine failure, a controlled flight into terrain, or if the aircraft was targeted by gunfire. No definitive conclusion has been reached regarding the specific mechanical or external factors that led to the impact short of the runway.
