Panic As Aircraft Crashes Into Fence At Lagos Airport
A propeller aircraft in the fleet of a chartered carrier – Jedidiah Air on Friday hit a fence at General Aviation Terminal (GAT), local wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
It was gathered that the aircraft: King Air was reparking when it rammed into the fence at the tarmac close to a facility used by Bristow Helicopters.
According to a news source, the accident occurred on account of brake failure causing substantial damage to the airplane.
Confirming the accident, spokesman of Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Mr. Tunji Oketumbi said a team of investigators have been dispatched to the scene of the accident.
He said the team will submit their preliminary report to ascertain the cause of the accident.
An eyewitness said the accident occurred about 10.00 am at the tarmac near Bristow Helicopter facility.
The King Air 200 jet with registration number 5N-HIS is being operated by Mobil Oil Nigeria-Wings Aviation.
Speaking in a telephone interview, Oketumbi said: “We have been notified of an accident that occurred at the local airport and our investigators have gone there to commence investigations.”
