The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is investigating a Fly Bird HS 125 aircraft (registration number 5NKAL) that experienced a double engine failure during a flight from Abuja to Accra on December 6.
The aircraft, carrying one passenger and three crew members, encountered technical difficulties while climbing through flight level 240.
According to the NSIB’s preliminary report, the crew reported an issue with engine number two, which later failed during descent at flight level 230.
The situation worsened as the aircraft lost engine number one at approximately 5,000 feet while returning to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The crew declared a Mayday emergency but managed to land safely in Abuja at 18:16 UTC, with no injuries reported among those on board.
The NSIB, through its Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, confirmed the investigation into the engine malfunctions to determine the cause of the incident and ensure safety measures are reinforced.
