Aircraft crash during approach to Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport

2 fatalities • Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and cabin.

What happened

During the final approach to runway 22 at Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, the flight crew issued an emergency declaration. This announcement followed reports of smoke appearing within both the cockpit and the passenger cabin. Following this period of distress, the aircraft experienced a stall and impacted the ground approximately 120 metres before reaching the runway threshold.

Findings

The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving one passenger and one individual on the ground. Additionally, the incident left 12 others injured. The sequence of events indicates that the aircraft stall occurred while the plane was in the landing phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall following the presence of smoke in the cabin and cockpit during the final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-01-05 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria?

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and cabin.

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-01-05 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-01-05 involved a Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration 5N-AXL, operated by Skypower Express Airways, at Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall following the presence of smoke in the cabin and cockpit during the final approach.

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