Nigeria: Aircraft Loses Door Mid-Air, Makes Emergency Landing in Abuja
[Premium Times] The aircraft, a CL60 with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, was departing Abuja for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, when the incident occurred.
On Thursday, a Triton Aviation aircraft with registration T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052 experienced a mid-air incident. Departing Abuja for Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport, the CL60 was climbing to 3,000 feet when the crew reported an open door. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, approximately 14 minutes after the initial distress call.
Upon landing, it was confirmed that the aircraft's door was missing from its fuselage. A video on social media shows the door, but its discovery has not been independently verified. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed the incident and dispatched investigators. The incident is currently under investigation.
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