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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken the decision to suspend the Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) of Mattini Airline Services Limited in the aftermath of a runway excursion involving its Challenger CL 601 aircraft in Ibadan on Friday, where 10 individuals were onboard.
According to a statement by Mr. Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has initiated an investigation in accordance with statutory provisions. The suspension will remain in effect until it is confirmed that the PNCF conditions have been met.
Achimugu explained, “NCAA has further initiated a safety and economic audit of all private jet operations in Nigeria. NCAA wishes to assure the travelling public of its utmost commitment to safety and the entrenchment of global best practices.”
The statement clarified the incident involving a Challenger CL 601 aircraft with registration marks N580KR operated by Mattini Airline Services Limited at Ibadan Airport on January 26, 2024. While the NSIB conducts a safety investigation, the NCAA is conducting an economic inquiry into the aircraft’s operation in relation to the PNCF’s terms and conditions.
Earlier reports indicated that the aircraft, with registration number N580KR, overshot the runway and skidded into the nearby bush. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties, and immediate response teams were dispatched to the scene.
