The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has started investigation into the recent crash landing of an helicopter conveying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Kabba, Kogi State at the weekend.
The General Manager, Public Relations at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Sam Adurogboye revealed this on Sunday even as he stressed that AIB was the statutory agency saddled with the task of investigating such serious incidents and accidents.
NCAA’s General Manager said; “The NCAA has been notified about the incident and we have notified the AIB to begin investigations in line with its mandate”
He said that AIB had already deployed its team of investigators to the crash site to ascertain the remote and immediate cause of the incident.
Also confirming the development, Caverton Helicopters, in a statement signed by its Managing Director, Capt. Josiah Choms, said the relevant aviation agencies had been informed about the incident.
Choms said, “An Augusta AW139 Helicopter, under management by Caverton Helicopters was involved in a mishap on landing in Kabba, Kogi State on February 2nd as a result of unusual weather conditions.
“There were no injuries to the passengers or crew on board and they were all quickly and safely evacuated. The relevant authorities have been duly informed and an investigation into the incident has commenced. We will, of course, support the authorities as required.
“We wish to reassure the public and our various stakeholders of our unwavering commitment to safety in all our operations.”
Osinbajo and his entourage had crash landed in Kabba when he visited the town on Saturday.
