NSIB Releases Reports On Dana, Air Peace, Max Air, Boat Incidents

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), on Thursday released four incidents and accident reports, urging the authorities to implement the 20 safety recommendations therein.

They include the final reports on serious incident involving Embraer EMB-145LR registered 5N-BVD operated by Air Peace Limited which occurred at the Kaduna Airport on 14 January, 2021; final report on the incident involving a ground collision between a Lavatory Service Truck with fleet number 9/5 operated by Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) and a parked Boeing 737-300 aircraft registered 5N-DAB operated by Max Air Limited which occurred at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on 21 November, 2021.

Others are preliminary report on serious incident involving an MD-82 Aircraft operated by Dana Airlines Limited registered 5N-BKI, which occurred on Runway 18L Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on 23 April 2024 and preliminary report on a boat accident that occurred at one nautical mile from Onono Jetty in Anambra West LGA, Anambra State en route Asaba Jetty in Asaba, Delta State on 10, April 2024 at about 12:30.

Speaking at press conference monitored virtually by LEADERSHIP, Capt Alex Badeh Jnr., Director General of the NSIB, said the Bureau is committed to promoting a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

He said the Bureau‘s team of experts has worked tirelessly to uncover the root causes of various incidents and accidents through meticulous analysis, thorough research, and unwavering dedication, adding that the publication of these reports serves as a testament to its commitment to safety and underscores its mission to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

“We understand the importance of sharing knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices with all stakeholders involved in the transportation industry. We can collectively strive towards a safer and more secure environment by fostering collaboration and open communication”, he said.

Badeh, who had earlier spoken on the transition of NSIB from AIB, said it signifies its commitment to excellence and dedication to enhancing safety across all modes of transportation in Nigeria and anywhere Nigeria’s interest is involved.

“Today, we are proud to present to you two Aviation incident final reports, one aviation incident preliminary report, and a marine accident preliminary report, along with safety recommendations.

“We hope these reports and recommendations will prevent future occurrences of similar accidents and incidents,” he added.

Among the recommendations, it urged SAHCO Plc to ensure adherence to its Standard Operating Procedures and provisions in its manuals including Sections 3.3.4 and 3.5.2 and Sections 7.1.3.5 and 7.1.3.6 of its Ground Operations Manual.

It asked Air Peace Limited to ensure that its personnel adhere to the company’s approved instruction, guidelines and procedures, including the requirements of Operations Manual Part A Chapter 8.1.11.2.5 with regards to handling defects/damage to aircraft making appropriate entries of technical faults encountered in flights in the aircraft Technical Logbook and inspected by authorized personnel.

The Bureau also recommend to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to enhance its oversight of Kaduna airport to ensure operations are conducted in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations, including compliance with Part 12.6.16.10 regarding regular testing of response time to evaluate effectiveness of the Fire-fighting service of the airport.

It also called on authorities to ensure that all boats involved in commercial activities (goods and passengers) within the national inland waterways are registered.