The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigations into the circumstances leading to the skidding off of an Embraer 145 aircraft in the fleet of Xejet Airline.
XeJet Airline skidded off the runway at the domestic wing of Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos State on Saturday morning
To facilitate the exercise, the NSIB said it has deployed its team of investigators to the scene of the incident.
”NSIB confirms that an aircraft belonging to XeJet Airline skidded off the runway at the domestic wing of Murtala Mohammed Airport this morning. A go team has been deployed to the site of the incident.”
There were no casualties, according to a statement issued by the airline.
“XE Jet Limited has confirmed that one of their aircraft, an Embraer 145 with registration 5N-BZZ operating on behalf of NG Eagle Airlines suffered a runway excursion whilst landing at Murtala Muhammed Airport’s 18L runway this afternoon at approximately 12.29hrs,” the airline said.
“No casualties were reported. We are currently liaising with NCAA, AIB and NISB, and associated agencies and will issue a formal update in due course.”
