NSIB RETRIEVES COCKPIT VOICE, FLIGHT DATA RECORDERS IN PROBE OF AIRCRAFT ROADWAY LANDING IN DELTA
[Abuja, Nigeria, June 11, 2026]
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has swiftly recovered and secured the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) from the Bombardier Challenger CL-601 aircraft, registration N989BC, operated by VMO Aero Limited.
Following notification of the occurrence on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, NSIB immediately activated its response procedures. An investigative team was raised and met the aircraft upon its arrival back in Lagos.
As part of this rapid response, the aircraft’s Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) have been successfully retrieved and secured for detailed analysis. Investigators are also obtaining relevant operational, maintenance, and air traffic control records.
The NSIB is coordinating with all relevant stakeholders and authorities in line with the Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations and ICAO Annex 13. Appropriate notifications have been made to the relevant State authorities.
Director General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., stated:
“The NSIB acted promptly following the occurrence on June 10, 2026. The immediate deployment of our investigative Go Team and the swift recovery of the Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder are critical steps that will help establish the facts of this incident. We are relieved that there were no reported fatalities or serious injuries. Our commitment remains the advancement of aviation safety in Nigeria.”
Investigative activities are ongoing and will include analysis of the recovered flight recorders, examination of technical and operational records, interviews with relevant personnel, and review of additional evidence.
The Bureau urges members of the public who witnessed the occurrence or possess photographs, videos, CCTV footage, or other relevant information to contact NSIB via dg@nsib.gov.ng or its official social media channels (@nsibofficial).
The objective of the investigation is to determine the circumstances and contributing factors and to issue safety recommendations to prevent recurrence. The investigation is conducted solely for the advancement of transportation safety and does not seek to apportion blame or determine liability.
Further updates will be provided as significant developments occur.
SIGNED
Mrs Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe
Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance,
Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau
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About NSIB: The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau is the multimodal transport agency charged with the mandate of promoting transport safety and conducting objective, comprehensive, and accurate investigations into transport accidents and incidents in Nigeria with the aim of identifying the probable causes and advocating for safety improvements based on our findings.
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