In a statement by the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, she assured the public that investigation into the cause of the crash will be thorough.
“While it is too early to determine the cause of the accident, we urge the public to be patient while the investigation progresses.
“I assure the public that the investigation will be thorough and that our airspace remains safe and secure.”
The Embraer 120 aircraft, with registration number 5N-BJY operated by Associated Airlines on a private charter flight from Lagos to Akure, crashed shortly after take-off from the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.
At departure, the crew of the chartered operation reported 20 persons on board, including crew.
“The Control Tower immediately activated the crash alarm of the airport as the first step of the Emergency Response Procedure.
Rescue
“First Responders immediately proceeded to the crash site. FAAN Fire Service Department, ambulances and other relevant emergency apparatus successfully extinguished the fire within two minutes despite the surging crowd.
“The rescue effort secured six survivors and 14 fatalities. The six survivors were promptly transported to the hospital and are receiving appropriate medical care.
“Rescue Coordination and Trauma Centres have been set up at the annex of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, to provide necessary information and support.
“The Authorities are contacting families of the victims of this unfortunate incident, and upon completion, will make information about the identities of the victims public.
Oduah then took time to console the families of the victims...
“The Federal Ministry of Aviation deeply commiserates with the families of the victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.
“The Black Box of the aircraft has been located and is in the custody of the Accident Investigation and Prevention Bureau which, with the cooperation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant agencies, have commenced full investigation into the cause of the accident.”
At departure, the crew of the chartered operation reported 20 persons on board, including crew.
“The Control Tower immediately activated the crash alarm of the airport as the first step of the Emergency Response Procedure.
Rescue
“First Responders immediately proceeded to the crash site. FAAN Fire Service Department, ambulances and other relevant emergency apparatus successfully extinguished the fire within two minutes despite the surging crowd.
“The rescue effort secured six survivors and 14 fatalities. The six survivors were promptly transported to the hospital and are receiving appropriate medical care.
“Rescue Coordination and Trauma Centres have been set up at the annex of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, to provide necessary information and support.
“The Authorities are contacting families of the victims of this unfortunate incident, and upon completion, will make information about the identities of the victims public.
Oduah then took time to console the families of the victims...
“The Federal Ministry of Aviation deeply commiserates with the families of the victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.
“The Black Box of the aircraft has been located and is in the custody of the Accident Investigation and Prevention Bureau which, with the cooperation of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant agencies, have commenced full investigation into the cause of the accident.”
Meanwhile, Captain Tito Omaghomi, a former DC-10 pilot with the defunct Nigeria Airways was quick to add that the pilot of the ill-fated aircraft ought to have steered it to land with one engine.
Tito actually said he was not ready to speak on the crash, saying people were never really comfortable with the truth.
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