The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin.
The incident reportedly occurred at 17:28 local time on Friday during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport.
The Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Bimbo Oladeji, in a statement, reports that the aircraft veered off the runway and came to a stop on the grass verge.
Oladeji, said the two occupants on board the aircraft were said to have sustained serious injuries and were swiftly evacuated to a medical facility, coordinated by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).
Oladeji, said in response, the NSIB Go-Team is currently preparing to depart from Abuja to Ilorin to conduct on-site investigations.
The team is to secure the site, collect physical evidence, interview witnesses, and retrieve operational data to establish the cause and contributing factors of the incident.
Speaking on the incident, the Director General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., who sympathized with the injured, commended the swift medical and emergency response.
The Bureau urged the public and media to avoid speculation and await verified updates, assuring that NSIB remains committed to ensuring a thorough, independent, and professional investigation that supports ongoing efforts to enhance aviation safety in Nigeria.
He said further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
