Plane crashes into fence at Lagos airport

A plane ran into the fence at Muritala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on August 21, 2020.

The jet was said to have developed brake failures. The aircraft belonging to Jet Air sustained substantial damage and was said to be re-parking when it rammed into the fence.

“The accident happened around 10:00 am at a tarmac beside Bristow Helicopter Hanger 3. The brake of the jet was not functioning which led to the collision of the jet with the fence of Bristow Helicopter hanger,” a witness said.

Confirming the accident, spokesman of Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Mr. Tunji Oketumbi said a team of investigators have been dispatched to the scene of the accident.

He said the team will submit their preliminary report to ascertain the cause of the accident.

The King Air 200 jet with registration number 5N-HIS is being operated by Mobil Oil Nigeria-Wings Aviation.