NSIB Investigates Crash Landing Of Training Aircraft In Ilorin Airport
By Stella Enenche,Abuja
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it has commenced investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin.
NSIB in a statement by the Director Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi,the incident occurred at 17:28 on May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport.
“The aircraft veered off the runway and came to a stop on the grass verge. Two occupants were on board. Both sustained serious injuries and were swiftly evacuated to a medical facility, coordinated by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).
“In response, the NSIB Go-Team is currently preparing to depart from Abuja to Ilorin to conduct on-site investigations.The team will secure the site, collect physical evidence, interview witnesses, and retrieve operational data to establish the cause and contributing factors of the incident.”
The Director General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh who spoke on the accident said,”our thoughts are with the injured, and we commend the swift medical and emergency response. Now, our focus is on understanding exactly what went wrong. Every investigation is an opportunity to improve safety. We are deploying our team to Ilorin to ensure that no detail is overlooked,” he said
The bureau has called on the Nigerians to avoid speculation and await verified updates.
“NSIB remains committed to ensuring a thorough, independent, and professional investigation that supports ongoing efforts to enhance aviation safety in Nigeria.”
