Cessna 172 Aircraft Crashes at Owerri Airport, All Occupants Survive
There was a moment of fear at Owerri airport as a light aircraft ran into trouble on approach. A Cessna 172 aircraft crash landed at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport after declaring an emergency mid flight. Aviation authorities confirmed that all four people on board survived the incident. Emergency teams were already on standby and moved quickly to secure the scene, preventing further damage or disruption. The aircraft, operated by a local aviation firm, had diverted to Owerri after encountering technical difficulties. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has opened a formal investigation to determine what went wrong. Airport operations later resumed, but the incident has again raised questions about aircraft maintenance and safety oversight within the general aviation sector.
| 2025-12-17 07:47:48