The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into an aircraft occurrence involving Triton-operated Challenger 604 business jet, registration T7-SEI, following the separation of an aircraft door.
According to a press release signed by the Director General / Chief Executive Officer, NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., the investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify any safety issues arising from the occurrence.
The aircraft departed Abuja for Lagos at 1612 UTC. At 3 nautical miles, passing 3,500 feet, the crew declared a mayday after the aircraft’s door separated. The aircraft returned to Abuja and landed safely on Runway 22 at 1634 UTC, with nine persons on board, comprising three crew members and six passengers.
The door has been recovered and secured at the NSIB wreckage hangar. The Bureau has commenced its investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the occurrence.
NSIB will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
