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Aircraft hull loss during landing in Port Harcourt (VR-NAY)

Port Harcourt, NigeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 26, 1958, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration VR-NAY) operated by West African Airways Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Port Harcourt, Nigeria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing accident remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing while attempting to land at Port Harcourt, resulting in no injuries but a total loss of the airframe.

What happened

During an approach to Port Harcourt, an unidentified aircraft type experienced a crash during the landing phase of flight. The impact occurred as the plane was touching down at the airfield. While the incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the crash remain undetermined. Investigators have not yet established why the aircraft failed to complete a safe landing, and the exact sequence of events leading to the hull loss is currently unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing accident remains undetermined.

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