JUST-IN: Private Jet Crash-Lands in Ibadan – 10 Escape Unharmed
In a startling incident today, a private jet crash-landed at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The mishap occurred around 11 am, involving a jet identified by its registration number as N580KR. Fortunately, all ten individuals on board managed to escape unscathed.
According to reports from Channels TV, the jet veered off course during its landing, overshooting the runway and coming to a rest in the nearby bush. Swift response followed as firefighters and rescue personnel from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were promptly dispatched to the scene.
Despite the tense situation, there were no casualties or injuries reported. A spokesperson for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Carol Adekotujo, clarified that the private plane, originating from Abuja, executed a safe landing but encountered complications leading to the runway overshoot.
The incident highlights the efficiency of emergency response teams and the importance of swift action in averting potential disasters. Authorities are now expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash-landing to ensure the continued safety of air travel in the region.
Credit: Channels TV news