Runway excursion of cargo aircraft at Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport

No fatalities • Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight operating from Lagos veered off the runway during landing at Abuja, resulting in a gear loss but no injuries.

What happened

On the date of the incident, a cargo flight designated as AJK206 was performing a scheduled transport service from Lagos to Abuja. The aircraft, operated by a cargo carrier, was carrying a total of five crew members at the time of the event.

As the aircraft type approached Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, it touched down on runway 22. During the landing roll, the plane drifted toward the right side of the runway and exited the paved surface. Upon encountering soft terrain, the aircraft suffered the loss of one landing gear. The movement eventually ceased when the plane came to a stop within a ditch.

Findings

There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the five crew members, all of whom successfully evacuated the aircraft. The primary factor in the accident was the excursion from the runway into soft ground.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway during the landing phase, leading to a gear collapse in soft terrain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-12-11 Boeing 737-400 accident near Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria?

A cargo flight operating from Lagos veered off the runway during landing at Abuja, resulting in a gear loss but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-12-11 Boeing 737-400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-12-11 involved a Boeing 737-400, registration 5N-JRT, operated by Allied Air, at Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway during the landing phase, leading to a gear collapse in soft terrain.

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