West African Airways Corporation
Safety Score
9.6/10Total Incidents
5
Total Fatalities
21
Recent Incidents
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Crashed on landing at Port Harcourt for unknow reason. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Bristol 170 Freighter
While cruising at an altitude of 4,000 feet, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a dense wooded and uninhabited area located about 84 km northwest of Calabar. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 13 occupants were killed.
Bristol 170 Freighter
While approaching Ibadan, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and decided to return to Kaduna. On final approach, both engines stopped and the pilot-in-command attempted a belly landing 3 km short of runway threshold. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair while all occupants were evacuated safely.
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Kontagora. There were no casualties.
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Crashed on takeoff from Benin City, killing all eight occupants.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Risk Level
Low Risk