The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has sanctioned the flight crew involved in the recent Asaba airport incident, suspending the pilots from operating in Nigerian airspace. The authority also grounded the aircraft involved and suspended its permit to fly pending the outcome of ongoing investigations.
The Director-General of the NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo disclosed this on the sidelines of the Airport Business Summit in Lagos.
He confirmed that the aircraft involved in the incident had been grounded and its permit to fly suspended.
Recall that a chartered jet landed on a road under construction near the Asaba Airport in Delta State last month. The incident sparked concern within the aviation industry, with stakeholders calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unusual landing.
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau commenced an investigation into the incident shortly after it occurred.
