RismadarVoice Reporters, June 12, 2026
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recovered and secured the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) from a Bombardier Challenger CL-601 aircraft, registration N989BC, operated by VMO Aero Limited, as part of its investigation into the aircraft’s roadway landing incident in Delta State.
In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Mrs Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe, Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance said it activated its response procedures immediately after receiving notification of the occurrence on June 10, 2026.
According to the Bureau, an investigative team was deployed and met the aircraft upon its return to Lagos, where the flight recorders were successfully retrieved for detailed analysis.
The agency said investigators are also gathering operational, maintenance and air traffic control records relevant to the incident.
The NSIB noted that it is working with relevant stakeholders and authorities in accordance with the Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations and the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 governing aircraft accident investigations.
The Bureau added that all required notifications have been made to the appropriate state authorities as part of the investigative process.
As investigations continue, the NSIB appealed to members of the public who witnessed the incident or possess photographs, videos, CCTV footage or other relevant information to submit such materials to the agency to support the inquiry.
The Bureau said further updates would be provided as significant developments emerge from the investigation.
