2 fatalities

Aircraft Crash at Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport (5N-AXL)

Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe, NigeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 5, 2000, an Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante (registration 5N-AXL) operated by Skypower Express Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria during landing or approach. 2 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.

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

An aircraft crashed 120 meters short of runway 22 at Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport after the crew declared an emergency due to smoke in the cockpit and cabin. The accident resulted in two fatalities and 12 injuries.

Incident Overview and Emergency Declaration During final approach to runway 22 at Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, the flight crew declared an emergency. The crew reported the presence of smoke in both the cockpit and the cabin, prompting the emergency declaration. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and date of the incident are not provided in the source material. ## Crash Sequence and Impact Following the emergency declaration, the aircraft stalled shortly thereafter. The aircraft subsequently crashed 120 meters short of the runway. The source does not specify the exact cause of the stall or the crash, nor does it provide details on the aircraft's condition prior to the incident. ## Casualties and Injuries The accident resulted in two fatalities: one passenger aboard the aircraft and one person on the ground. Additionally, 12 other occupants sustained injuries. The source does not provide further details on the severity of the injuries or the identities of the individuals involved.