A Jet in the fleet of JED Air has crashed into a fence at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), local wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
It was gathered that the aircraft, King Air 200 Jet was re-parking when it rammed into the fence at the tarmac close to a facility used by Bristow Helicopters.
The King Air 200 jet with registration number 5N-HIS is being operated by Mobil Oil Nigeria-Wings Aviation.
The accident reportedly occurred due to brake failure, which caused significant damage to the aircraft.
Accident Investigation Bureau said it has taken steps to work with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regarding the incident.
In a press release obtained by our correspondent and signed by Tunji Oketumbi, spokesperson, the AIB said the incident occurred around 9:35 am, involving a Beechcraft King Air B200 Jet with registration Marks 5N-IHS operated by JED Air Limited.
The Bureau, however, promised to let the NCAA take the lead in the investigation since there was no intention of flight, choosing to rely on the Civil Aviation Act 2006.
Part of the statement read, “Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) can confirm that an incident involving a Beechcraft King Air B200 Jet with registration Marks 5N-IHS operated by JED Air Limited, occurred around 9:35 am on 21st August, 2020 beside Bristow Hangar 3 at GAT Apron, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos.
“The aircraft collided with the apron wall while taxing to reposition for ground run.
“The Bureau has taken the decision not to investigate the incident as there was no intention of flight. This is in line with the provisions of section 29 Civil Aviation Act 2006, Section 3 of Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accident) Regulation 2019 and the guidance document of ICAO Annex 13.
“We recognise the safety issues involved but have taken steps to work with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority who will take lead in the investigation to prevent future occurrences.”
