A recent preliminary report by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has cast a spotlight on the inadequacies of Flints Aero Services Ltd, the airline responsible for the crash landing that involved the Minister for Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, and nine others at Ibadan Airport in November.


The report, released by the NSIB, indicates that the crew lacked sufficient experience in night-time flight operations, raising concerns about the airline's adherence to safety regulations.


The NSIB findings pointed to a series of alarming violations committed by Flints Aero Services Ltd, including the alleged breach of its Air Operator Certificate issued by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority.


The incident unfolded on November 3 during the minister's flight from Abuja to Ibadan Airport, culminating in a crash landing that left the aircraft substantially damaged.


According to the report, the airline had been issued a Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF), explicitly restricting the use of the aircraft for the carriage of passengers, cargo, or mail for hire or reward.

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