Panic in Abuja as private jet loses door mid-air
A private jet operated by Triton Aviation lost a door mid-air after taking off from Abuja, forcing an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport. Read More: https://punchng.com/panic-in-abuja-as-private-jet-loses-door-mid-air/
Panic erupted at Abuja Airport on Thursday after a CL60 aircraft operated by Triton Aviation lost a door mid-flight. The incident occurred shortly after take-off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport en route to Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos around 4:20 p.m. The crew alerted air traffic control about the door opening, prompting an emergency landing.
The incident report stated that the aircraft, registration T7-SEI and flight ID DWC052, was 3,000 feet in the air when the crew transmitted a distress call. Airport and medical personnel were called to the scene, and the plane landed safely at 4:34 p.m. The crew later confirmed the missing door, and the aircraft was taxied to the international apron extension for further investigation.
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