Smarting from the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of former
Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa, former National Security
Adviser, General Andrew Azazi, and four others last
Saturday in Bayelsa
State, the nation would have witnessed yet another disaster but for
providence, as an Overland Airways flight from Ilorin to Lagos suffered
technical problems on take-off.
A source told Vanguard that the flight, OJ 1188, had difficulties
stabilising in the air as the landing gear failed to retract after
take-off from Ilorin Airport, Sunday.
The pilot was said to have continued the journey to Lagos, with the
flight witnessing turbulence as the landing gear failed to retract.
A passenger on the flight said the aircraft wobbled its way into
Murtala Muhammad Airport with its landing gear hanging dangerously
throughout the flight.
Vanguard could not confirm the incident from the operator of the
airline, Capt. Edward Boyo, last night as calls put through his mobile
number remained unanswered.
However, Director-General of Nigerian Civil Authority, NCAA, Dr.
Harold Demuren, who confirmed the development, said the aircraft on
take-off at Ilorin Airport, hit an object which made it impossible for
the landing gear to retract after take-off.
He said the pilot was, however, able to manipulate the aircraft to land safely in Lagos, without injuries to the passengers.
Vanguard
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