Triton Aviation Aircraft Loses Door, Makes Emergency Landing

On October 16, a Lagos-bound aircraft operated by Triton Aviation, identified as a CL60 with registration number T7-SEI, experienced a serious incident shortly after departing from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at approximately 4:17 p.m. The aircraft lost a door at about 3,000 feet, leading the crew to issue a Mayday call three minutes post-takeoff.

Air traffic controllers promptly vectored the aircraft back to Abuja, clearing it to land on Runway 22. Emergency procedures were activated on the ground, with the fire watch room and medical team notified to remain on standby.

As the aircraft approached the airport at around 4:29 p.m., the crew inquired if the tower could visually confirm the door's status. However, the Duty Air Traffic Controller was unable to ascertain the condition of the door due to the aircraft's position.

The incident raised significant safety concerns and required immediate response from emergency personnel.