NCAA Grounds Jet and Suspends Pilots After Asaba Incident

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the pilots and grounded the aircraft involved in a road-landing incident that occurred near Asaba Airport in Delta State last month. Capt. Chris Najomo, the Director General of NCAA, disclosed this during a business summit in Lagos, confirming that the aircraft's permit to fly has been suspended pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation.

The incident, which sparked concern within the aviation industry, has prompted stakeholders to call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unusual landing. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced its safety investigation, while the NCAA is conducting its own independent inquiry.

Najomo, who has 45 years of flying experience, described the incident as highly unusual and expressed disbelief that the aircraft mistook a road for a runway. The NCAA remains committed to examining complaints related to monopolistic and anti-competitive practices within the sector to ensure fair competition and protect passenger interests.