By Admin
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that two occupants of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin, sustained injury and have been hospitalized following the crash-landing of the aircraft.
The NSIB stated that it has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of the aircraft.
According to a statement on Friday night by the Director. of Public Affairs and Family Assistance of the Bureau, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, the incident occurred at 17:28 local time on May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport.
She stated that the aircraft veered off the runway and came to a stop on the grass verge.
According to the statement, “Two occupants were on board. Both sustained serious injuries and were swiftly evacuated to a medical facility, coordinated by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).”
She added that the NSIB Go-Team is preparing to depart from Abuja to Ilorin to conduct on-site investigations.
Commenting on the incident, the Director General of the NSIB, Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., said: “Our thoughts are with the injured, and we commend the swift medical and emergency response. Now, our focus is on understanding exactly what went wrong. Every investigation is an opportunity to improve safety. We are deploying our team to Ilorin to ensure that no detail is overlooked.”
The NSIB assured that it remains committed to ensuring a thorough, independent, and professional investigation that supports ongoing efforts to enhance aviation safety in Nigeria.
It also promised to provide further details as the investigation progresses.
