No fatalities

Aircraft veers off runway during takeoff roll (NAF034)

Nguru, NigeriaTakeoff (climb)

On September 12, 1997, a Dornier DO228 (registration NAF034) operated by Nigerian Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Nguru, Nigeria during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was reported that the loss of control occurred after the aircraft ran into large puddles on runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost control during takeoff after hitting large puddles on the runway, veering into a ditch. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll, the aircraft went out of control and veered off the runway, eventually coming to rest in a ditch. The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, though all 10 occupants escaped without injury. ## Probable Cause According to official findings, the loss of control occurred after the aircraft ran into large puddles on the runway. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location of the incident. ## Safety Implications The incident highlights the potential risks posed by water accumulation on runways, which can affect aircraft control during critical phases of flight such as takeoff.