Ilorin Airport Accident: Two Hurt as Training Aircraft Struggles During Simulated Approach

Date: 2025-05-24

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School in Ilorin crash-landed on Friday, injuring two people.

Director of Public Affairs and Family Affairs at the Bureau, Bimbo Oladeji, stated in a Friday night statement that the injured individuals have been hospitalised. The NSIB has since launched an investigation into the incident.

The crash occurred at 17:28 during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport. The aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest on the grass verge.

The statement said that "two occupants were on board. Both sustained serious injuries and were swiftly evacuated to a medical facility, coordinated by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)."

She added that the NSIB Go-Team is preparing to depart from Abuja to Ilorin for on-site investigation.

Commenting on the incident, the Director General of the NSIB, Capt. Alex Badeh Jr, said, "Our thoughts are with the injured, and we commend the swift medical and emergency response.

"Now, our focus is on understanding exactly what went wrong. Every investigation is an opportunity to improve safety. We are deploying our team to Ilorin to ensure that no detail is overlooked."

It assured its commitment to ensuring a thorough, independent, and professional investigation that supports ongoing efforts to enhance aviation safety in Nigeria.

It also promised to provide further details as the investigation progresses.

Meanwhile, the NSIB has urged the public and media to avoid speculation and to await verified updates from the authorities.

 

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