NSIB Probes ValueJet Plane Incident In Port Harcourt

The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigations into the incident involving a Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-BXR belonging to Valuejet Airlines, which occurred around 3:32pm (Local Time) on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Port Harcourt International Airport, in Rivers State.

NSIB, in a statement by its director, public affairs and consumer protection, Dr James Odaudu, said the Bureau was notified about the incident and investigations had commenced.

He also said the aircraft, with 62 passengers and five crew members upon landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport from Lagos overshoot the runway at runway 03 but no passenger was hurt.

According to him, “The Bureau has commenced the process of unravelling the immediate and remote causes of the incidence, with our Investigators already at the scene.

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“The aircraft, with 62 passengers and five crew upon landing at the Port Harcourt International Airport from Lagos overshoot the runway at runway 03.

“There was no injury or fatality, as all the passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and no damage to the aircraft was reported.

“The Bureau appeals to the public and the media to avoid speculations about the likely causes, while also respecting the privacy of those on board.”

The NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency charged with the mandate to investigate transportation accidents and serious incidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations that can prevent reoccurrence.

The Bureau can be reached through [email protected] and NSIB_Nigeria on its social media platforms. The Bureau can also be reached on its emergency line +234-807-709-0909.