NSIB RELEASES PRELIMINARY REPORT ON ABUJA AIRCRAFT DOOR INCIDENT
By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report on the separation of a cabin door from a Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft operated by Triton Aviation Limited.
The incident happened on October 15, 2026, during a flight from Abuja to Lagos with nine people on board.
According to the report, the crew noticed an unusual rise in cabin altitude and suspected a pressurisation problem. During an inspection, the main cabin door suddenly opened and detached from the aircraft.
NSIB Director-General, Captain Alex Badeh Junior, says the report presents initial findings and safety recommendations but does not determine the cause of the incident. He adds that the final report will be released after the investigation is completed.