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Aircraft Overrun and Collision with Gravel Piles (5N-AAX)

Jos, NigeriaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 4, 1971, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 5N-AAX) operated by Nigeria Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Jos, Nigeria during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was too high on the glide and landed too far down the runway, apparently following a wrong approach configuration to runway 28. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran the runway after landing too far down due to a high approach, colliding with gravel piles. The plane was destroyed, and 34 occupants were injured.

Incident Overview and Outcome The aircraft was damaged beyond repair after it overran the runway and collided with gravel piles. The incident resulted in injuries to 34 occupants, while seven others were unhurt. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, and location are not provided in the source material. ## Approach and Landing Sequence The accident apparently followed a wrong approach configuration to runway 28. As a result, the aircraft was too high on the glide path and landed too far down the runway. After touchdown, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, leading to the overrun and subsequent collision with gravel piles.

Probable cause

The aircraft was too high on the glide and landed too far down the runway, apparently following a wrong approach configuration to runway 28.

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