Crash Land: Abuja Airport Operations Disrupted After Cargo Plane Incident

An Allied Air aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT made an emergency landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after one of its landing gears failed.

The incident occurred around 10:00 am on Wednesday, with six crew members onboard. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

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The crew was quickly evacuated and is undergoing medical assessments at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit. Emergency responders secured the crash site, and the runway was temporarily closed, causing delays in flights.

Airport authorities, including the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), are working to remove the aircraft and inspect the runway for damage.