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AIB Commence Investigation Into Air Peace Boeing 737-500 Engine Failure 7 Minutes After Takeoff
The Accident Investigation Bureau AIB has announced that it has commenced investigation into the engine failure of Air Peace Boeing 737-500 seven minutes after takeoff.
It was gathered that the aircraft bound for Owerri took off from Lagos airport at 07:35 am local time with 90 passengers and six crew members on board had to make an emergency U-turn to Murtala Muhammad airport due to engine failure.
The Air Traffic Control (ATC), revealed that the airplane had declared engine failure at 07:47 am local time adding that, this forced the pilot to make an emergency landing at the Lagos airport at 08:06 local time.
There were no casualties as all passengers and air crew landed safely.
The AIB has said it has commenced investigation into the cause of incident adding that, anyone with useful tips that could help in its investigation should come forward.
The AIB statement reads “The AIB team of safety investigators has commenced an investigation.
“As the sole agency mandated to undertake the investigation of aircraft accidents and serious incidents, the bureau wants the public to know that it would be open to receiving any video clip, relevant evidence or information that may assist in this investigation.
“The bureau appeals to the press and the public to respect the privacy of the people involved and not to pre-empt the cause of the serious incident.”
Meanwhile, the Corporate Communications Executive of Air Peace, Stanley Olisa, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Lagos.
Olisa said “Today at about 07:47 local time, our Lagos to Owerri flight, which was already airborne was aborted when the pilot in command noticed a change in the parameter of one of the engines.
“He reported the incident, took precautionary measure and returned to base in line with Air Peace safety operational procedures.
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“The aircraft safely landed in Lagos at about 08: 06 local time. There were no injuries as the passengers were safely deboarded from the aircraft.
“The pilot has reported the incident to appropriate authorities.
“Air Peace apologises for the incident and assures its customers and other Nigerians that it continues to maintain a high-safety standard in its operations.”
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