The accident investigation Bureau AIB is presently investigating the serious incident involving an Airbus A330 with registration mark OD-MEA belonging to middle East Airline and a Boeing 777 aircraft with registration mark TC-LJC belonging to Turkish Airline.
The AIB says it was notified of the serious incident which occurred on the 29th july 2020 at the Murtala Muhammed international Airport lagos.
The Turkish cargo aircraft was parked at the international apron when the Middle East Airbus which was taxing ran into it, cutting through the tail cone and damaged part of the right horizontal stabilizer of the Turkish air aircraft.
All passengers on board the middle east airline plane successfully disembarked as there was no injury or fatality.
The AIB however appeals to the general public and media not to pre-empt the cause of the serious incident until a formal report is issued.
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