5N-ANX

Following a normal approach, the aircraft landed on a wet runway and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its nose gear and came to rest few dozen meters further. All 135 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Flight / Schedule

5N-ANX

Aircraft

Boeing 737-200

Registration

5N-ANX

MSN

22772

Year of Manufacture

1982

Operator

Nigeria Airways

Date

October 2, 1989 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Lagos-Murtala Muhammed Lagos

Region

Africa • Nigeria

Narrative Report

On October 2, 1989 at 12:00 AM, 5N-ANX experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-200, operated by Nigeria Airways, with the event recorded near Lagos-Murtala Muhammed Lagos.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

135 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 135 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 129, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Following a normal approach, the aircraft landed on a wet runway and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its nose gear and came to rest few dozen meters further. All 135 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 5N-ANX, MSN 22772, year of manufacture 1982.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Following a normal approach, the aircraft landed on a wet runway and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its nose gear and came to rest few dozen meters further. All 135 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

6

Passengers On Board

129

Estimated Survivors

135

Fatality Rate

0.0%

Known people on board: 135

Operational Details

Operator

Nigeria Airways

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Africa • Nigeria

Aircraft Details

Aircraft

Boeing 737-200

Registration

5N-ANX

MSN

22772

Year of Manufacture

1982