The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an occurrence involving a Challenger 604 aircraft, registration T7-SEI, operated by Triton.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh Jr.
The aircraft departed Abuja for Lagos on 15 October, 2026 at 1612 UTC. At 3 nautical miles, passing 3,500 feet, the crew declared a mayday after the aircraft’s door separated.
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The aircraft returned to Abuja and landed safely on Runway 22 at 1634 UTC, with nine persons on board, comprising three crew members and six passengers.
The door has been recovered and secured at the NSIB wreckage hangar.
The Bureau has commenced its investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the occurrence.
NSIB further assured the general public of timely updates as the investigation progresses.
