Private Jet Lands on Highway Instead of Asaba Airport

On June 10, 2026, a private jet with foreign registration number N989BC attempted to land on a highway near Ogwashi-Uku instead of Asaba Airport. The incident occurred when the aircraft, operated by Best Aircraft Deal LLC, encountered difficulties during its approach to Asaba Airport at approximately 07:43 local time.

The pilot did not contact the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) or air traffic control before taking off again without clearance. The NCAA and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about aviation safety and regulatory compliance.

NCAA's Director of Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu, confirmed that the pilot violated aviation regulations. Capt.

Don Spiff disclosed that the pilot and co-pilot were aged 75 and 70, respectively, which does not comply with Nigerian aviation regulations. The aircraft was reported to have safely exited the scene, and VMO Aero provided additional details regarding the incident.