Lagos - Abuja - Ilorin
Flight / Schedule
Lagos - Abuja - Ilorin
Aircraft
Embraer EMB-110 BandeiranteRegistration
5N-AXL
MSN
110-455
Year of Manufacture
1984
Operator
Skypower Express AirwaysDate
January 5, 2000 at 01:25 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Abuja Abuja Federal Capital Territory
Region
Africa • Nigeria
Coordinates
9.0805°, 7.4969°
Narrative Report
On January 5, 2000 at 01:25 PM, Lagos - Abuja - Ilorin experienced a crash involving Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, operated by Skypower Express Airways, with the event recorded near Abuja Abuja Federal Capital Territory.
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.
13 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 11 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 15.4%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 11, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 1.
On final approach to Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport runway 22, the crew declared an emergency and reported smoke in the cockpit and cabin. Shortly later, the aircraft stalled and crashed 120 metres short of runway. A passenger and one people on the ground were killed while 12 other occupants were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 5N-AXL, MSN 110-455, year of manufacture 1984.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 9.0805°, 7.4969°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
0
Passengers
1
Other
1
Crash Summary
On final approach to Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport runway 22, the crew declared an emergency and reported smoke in the cockpit and cabin. Shortly later, the aircraft stalled and crashed 120 metres short of runway. A passenger and one people on the ground were killed while 12 other occupants were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
11
Estimated Survivors
11
Fatality Rate
15.4%
Known people on board: 13
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Lagos - Abuja - Ilorin
Operator
Skypower Express AirwaysFlight 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
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