A harrowing incident unfolded at Ibadan Airport as a private jet, traveling from Abuja, overshot the runway during its landing, narrowly averting tragedy for the 10 individuals aboard. The aircraft, identified by its Registration Number: N580KR, careened off the runway and into a nearby bush at approximately 11:00 a.m.
An official from the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), speaking anonymously to a correspondent from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), verified the occurrence, emphasizing that the jet had landed safely before veering off course upon touchdown.
In response to the emergency, FAAN swiftly mobilized firefighters and rescue teams to the scene, effectively managing the situation and preventing any casualties. This successful intervention stands in stark contrast to a previous incident in November 2023, when a private jet carrying the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, also crash-landed at the same airport.
The Ibadan Airport escapade serves as a stark reminder of the precarious nature of air travel, and the critical role played by swift and proficient emergency response in averting potential disasters.
