King Air crash had no intention of flight, says AIB

…says it will not investigate the incident

The Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) has said it will not investigate the incident involving a Beechcraft King Air B200 Jet that kissed the apron wall at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria.

The aircraft, with registration Marks 5N-IHS operated by JED Air Limited, was reportedly taxiing to reposition for a ground run when the incident occurred at 9:35 am on 21st August 2020.

The General Manager, Public Affairs, AIB, Mr. Tunji Oketunbi, explained in a statement made available to TW that “the aircraft collided with the apron wall while taxiing to reposition for a ground run.”

According to him, “the Bureau has taken the decision NOT to investigate the incident as there was no intention of flight. This is in line with the provisions of section 29 Civil Aviation Act 2006, Section 3 of Civil Aviation (Investigation if Air Accident) Regulation 2019 and the guidance document of ICAO Annex 13 

We recognise the safety issues involved but have taken steps to work with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) who will take lead in the investigation to prevent future occurrences.”