FG commences investigation into Lagos aircraft crash

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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single plane with the Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-CCQ and operated by Air First Hospitality and Tours.

The accident happened at 3 p.m. on Tuesday and involved a test flight within Lagos with two people on board before it crashed near Oba Akran in Lagos State, with no fatalities.

The aircraft reportedly caught fire on impact but the spread was contained by the rainfall at the time of impact.

The Bureau in a statement signed by Tunji Oketunbi on behalf of the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection said the two souls on board have been taken to the hospital.

The Bureau, however, solicited information from the general public in form of pictures, video or recording evidence to assist in conducting a comprehensive investigation.