Source: Vanguard
Smarting from the helicopter crash that claimed the
lives of former Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa, former National
Security Adviser, General Andrew Azazi, and four others last Saturday in
Bayelsa State, the nation would have witnessed yet another disaster but for
providence, as an Overland Airways flight from Ilorin to Lagos suffered
technical problems on take-off.
A source told Vanguard that the flight, OJ 1188, had
difficulties stabilising in the air as the landing gear failed to retract after
take-off from Ilorin Airport, Sunday.
The pilot was said to have continued the journey to
Lagos, with the flight witnessing turbulence as the landing gear failed to
retract.
A passenger on the flight said the aircraft wobbled
its way into Murtala Muhammad Airport with its landing gear hanging dangerously
throughout the flight.
Vanguard could not confirm the incident from the operator
of the airline, Capt. Edward Boyo, last night as calls put through his mobile
number remained unanswered.
However, Director-General of Nigerian Civil
Authority, NCAA, Dr. Harold Demuren, who confirmed the development, said the
aircraft on take-off at Ilorin Airport, hit an object which made it impossible
for the landing gear to retract after take-off.
He said the pilot was, however, able to manipulate
the aircraft to land safely in Lagos, without injuries to the passengers.
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