*The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau launches an investigation into the separation of an aircraft door mid-air, involving a Challenger 604 operated by Triton, confirming the safety of all nine persons on board, comprising three crew members and six passengers as it returned to Abuja
Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect
Sequel to a recent incident, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has disclosed it launched an investigation into the separation of an aircraft door involving a Challenger 604 operated by Triton.
The NSIB, in a statement affirmed the affected aircraft with registration number T7-SEI was flying from Abuja, FCT, to Lagos when its crew declared a ‘mayday’ after the door separated at an altitude of 3,500 feet.
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The aircraft subsequently, returned to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in Abuja, and landed safely on Runway 22.
The statement confirmed that all nine persons on board, comprising three crew members and six passengers, were safe.
The NSIB also disclosed the separated door had been recovered, and secured as investigators began work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Bureau assured Nigerians that further updates would be provided as the investigation into the incident progresses.