June 13, 2026

While the Nigerian Safety Investigation Board, NSIB, is probing how a private aircraft with registration number N989BC landed on a road in the Ogwashi-Uku area of Delta State, the mystery landing is still drawing reactions.

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Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, disclosed that the pilot who flew the private aircraft is an American-licensed pilot aged 75, while the co-pilot is 70.

Also, “This aeroplane had a flight plan filed from Lagos to Asaba. That was his destination. He did go to Asaba, made an approach in Asaba. He could not land. He did a go around.