On Wednesday, December 11, an Allied Air Cargo Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft veered off the runway during landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria. A reported malfunction in the landing gear is believed to have caused the incident.
Incident Details
The accident occurred at 10:05 AM local time. The aircraft, registered as 5N-JRT, was arriving from Lagos and experienced a landing gear failure while attempting to land on the airport’s 11,844-foot asphalt main runway. As a result, the plane skidded off the runway, requiring emergency response teams to intervene.
All five crew members on board escaped the incident unscathed, and evacuation procedures were completed safely.
In a statement, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed:
“There were five people on board during the incident. No injuries were reported, and all were safely evacuated.”
Disruptions at the Airport
The accident caused operational disruptions at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Several departures were delayed, and some aircraft were diverted to nearby airports. The runway remained closed for approximately six hours after the crash. Following cleanup operations, it was reopened for use.
Details About the Aircraft
The aircraft involved in the incident was a Boeing 737-400, operated by Allied Air and registered as 5N-JRT. Initially manufactured in 1991, the 31-year-old plane was transferred to Allied Air in 2014. Before its service with Allied Air, it operated for various airlines, including Pegasus Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and Ukraine International Airlines.
The Boeing 737-400 is a popular model for cargo operations, valued for its durability and cargo capacity. However, as a second-generation aircraft, it is gradually being replaced by newer narrow-body models. Equipped with CFMI CFM56 engines, the plane remains a preferred choice for many operators despite its age.
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