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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an occurrence involving a Challenger 604 aircraft, registration T7-SEI, operated by Triton.
Blueprint.ng reports that on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the aircraft departed Abuja for Lagos at about1612 UTC and at 3 nautical miles, passing 3,500 feet. the crew declared a mayday after the aircraft’s door separated.
The Director General / Chief Executive Officer, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., in a statement issued on Friday said the aircraft returned to Abuja and landed safely on Runway 22 at 1634 UTC.
Badeh said Nine persons were on board, comprising three crew members and six passengers were all safe.
He said the door has been recovered and secured at the NSIB wreckage hangar.
The DG said the bureau has commenced its investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the occurrence.
He assured that the bureau would provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
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