The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report on the ongoing investigation into the accident involving an Embraer ERJ 170-100LR aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-ENR, operated by Enugu Air Limited.
The preliminary report was contained in a press statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe.
The accident occurred on 23 July 2026 at approximately 14:55 hours during scheduled passenger flight ENU4264, from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to Oba Akenzua II Airport, Benin, Edo State.
The aircraft, which had five crew members and 63 passengers on board, landed on Runway 05 at Oba Akenzua II Airport but subsequently overran the end of the runway and entered the unpaved area beyond the runway.
The aircraft struck approach-lighting installations and two fixed concrete structures associated with a decommissioned localiser installation.
All 68 occupants were evacuated without injury using the emergency escape slides.
According to the NSIB, the preliminary report contains factual information gathered so far, including details from witness statements, flight recorders, air traffic control communications and a preliminary inspection of the aircraft.
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The Bureau said the investigation remains ongoing, with further technical examinations underway.
The preliminary report also contains four immediate safety recommendations, A-2026-039 to A-2026-042, addressed to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
The recommendations concern the runway-end environment, control tower line of sight and the availability of meteorological information.
The NSIB said the preliminary report is available for download on its website for members of the public and the media.
As part of its commitment to transparency and the communication of safety information, the Bureau has also released a preliminary flight-path recreation video based on data available at this stage of the investigation.
The NSIB stressed that, in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, the sole objective of the investigation is to prevent future accidents and incidents.
It noted that the investigation is not intended to apportion blame or liability.
The Bureau further cautioned that the information contained in the preliminary report remains subject to further review and analysis and may change.
It said the final report would present the Bureau’s conclusions and any additional safety recommendations arising from the completed investigation.
