The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recovered the missing door and officially launched an investigation into a serious aviation mid-air mishap involving a private business jet in Abuja.
The aircraft, a Challenger 604 aircraft, registration T7-SEI, operated by Triton, departed Abuja for Lagos at 16:12 UTC.
Just three minutes into the flight, at an altitude of approximately 3,500 feet and three nautical miles away from the airport, the main cabin door completely separated from the fuselage.
The flight crew immediately issued a high-level distress “Mayday” call and initiated emergency procedures.
At three nautical miles, passing 3,500 feet, the crew declared a mayday after the aircraft’s door separated.
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The aircraft returned to Abuja and landed safely on Runway 22 at 1634 UTC, with nine persons on board, comprising three crew members and six passengers.
Director General / Chief Executive Officer, NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr, in a statement, said: “The door has been recovered and secured at the NSIB wreckage hangar.
“The Bureau has commenced its investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the occurrence. NSIB will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.”
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