Private Jet Door Detaches Mid-Flight, Emergency Declared

In October, a private jet with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052 experienced a door detachment mid-flight while en route from Abuja to Lagos. The incident occurred when a cabin crew member, following the pilot's instruction, attempted to recheck the door's closure.

The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report detailing the emergency declaration made by the flight crew after the door opened during the inspection. The captain took control of the aircraft while the First Officer managed monitoring duties.

The crew alerted air traffic control, declaring an emergency and transmitting a MAYDAY call. The aircraft was cleared to return to Abuja, where it landed safely.

The detached door was later recovered by farmers from a nearby farm. The report indicated that the issue arose during the aircraft's initial climb when an unusual cabin altitude increase was detected.