Following the several events which trailed the Associated Airline plane crash weeks ago, there are now speculations that the cargo craft may have crashed a few minutes after take-off because the coffin it was carrying shifted.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTBS) after its investigation had reported that the aircraft crashed after it stalled at take-off. Being a cargo aircraft, the sudden movement of its cargo displaced the “aircraft C of G”. The report also indicated that the coffin carrying the remains of former Governor Olusegun Agagu was not strapped.
A source who chose to remain anonymous told Channels Television that the circumstances leading to the crash of a cargo aircraft in Afghanistan, right after take-off, is similar to the case of the Associated Airline plane crash which occurred on 3rd October.
The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Dele Sasegbon, on Wednesday said that an argument which reportedly ensued between the pilot of the ill-fated flight and the co-pilot indicated that there may have been a load shift.
While speaking on Sunrise Daily, Mr Sasegbon stated that the speculations are not confirmed yet.
Air safety has been ascertained in the past one year, he added.
We have attained a lot of goals that were expected as far as air safety is concerned as the AIB is yet to submit a comprehensive report on its investigations.
However, he attempted to allay the fears of travelers in Nigeria’s airspace, adding that “we have attained total airspace coverage” which means that all activities in the country’s airspace can be monitored.
“As far as I am concerned, progress is being made although it may be slow, he said.
Mr Sasegbon, who said that people have to consider several aspects before adjudging the airspace safe or not, stated that, the first criteria to consider, is that “the aircrafts, flying in our airspace, are safe and we can see them wherever they are.”
“That has been achieved,” he said.
Speaking about the aviation authority’s plans to improve the sector, he disclosed that in the past month and half, the NCAA, has been discussing with other stakeholders about aircraft safety.
We have actually formed the team between the industry and the aviation authority. The team which will begin its work with helicopters has the oil companies in it and is headed by the same.
The team is expected to come out with advisory circulars after the exercise.
However, the said team is not fully established, yet.
(Channels TV)
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTBS) after its investigation had reported that the aircraft crashed after it stalled at take-off. Being a cargo aircraft, the sudden movement of its cargo displaced the “aircraft C of G”. The report also indicated that the coffin carrying the remains of former Governor Olusegun Agagu was not strapped.
A source who chose to remain anonymous told Channels Television that the circumstances leading to the crash of a cargo aircraft in Afghanistan, right after take-off, is similar to the case of the Associated Airline plane crash which occurred on 3rd October.
The Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Dele Sasegbon, on Wednesday said that an argument which reportedly ensued between the pilot of the ill-fated flight and the co-pilot indicated that there may have been a load shift.
While speaking on Sunrise Daily, Mr Sasegbon stated that the speculations are not confirmed yet.
Air safety has been ascertained in the past one year, he added.
We have attained a lot of goals that were expected as far as air safety is concerned as the AIB is yet to submit a comprehensive report on its investigations.
However, he attempted to allay the fears of travelers in Nigeria’s airspace, adding that “we have attained total airspace coverage” which means that all activities in the country’s airspace can be monitored.
“As far as I am concerned, progress is being made although it may be slow, he said.
Mr Sasegbon, who said that people have to consider several aspects before adjudging the airspace safe or not, stated that, the first criteria to consider, is that “the aircrafts, flying in our airspace, are safe and we can see them wherever they are.”
“That has been achieved,” he said.
Speaking about the aviation authority’s plans to improve the sector, he disclosed that in the past month and half, the NCAA, has been discussing with other stakeholders about aircraft safety.
We have actually formed the team between the industry and the aviation authority. The team which will begin its work with helicopters has the oil companies in it and is headed by the same.
The team is expected to come out with advisory circulars after the exercise.
However, the said team is not fully established, yet.
(Channels TV)
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This line of argument is crafted to divert attention from the negligence of associated airline and save its neck. The authorities need to be fair with air travellers and Nigerians by performing a credible investigation.
ReplyDeleteThe release of cockpit recordings have made it impossible to do an effective cover-up at this stage. Also, the initial news news release said the coffin was intact because it was strapped and as such, we cannot now be talking of a sudden shift. Moreover, the centre of gravity of an aircraft carrying 20 passengers will not have a caterstrophic change in centre of gravity simply because a coffin that will not weigh more than two people has changed position.
The ignoring of the planes instructions on the flap settings is clear indication that deviations in normal aircraft operations have been normalized in the operation of the said air molue. The survivor's testimonies of the physical state of the aircraft will support the fact that the plane has not been airworthy and has probably been abandoned and was only put to use because the flight was supposed to be a short one.
The powers that be have always lied to us with impunity because what we as Nigerians think is immaterial. They may continue to lie but the truth is glaring and stares us in the face.
Bravo at the dumb attempt to cover-up a great crime. - AJ
They think they are talking to children who know nothing about airplanes and flying. Such a lame attempt to fool the public!
ReplyDeleteBros u hv said it all. They can never deceive us with dis lies.
ReplyDeleteWhat do expect them to say when they don't have any tangible reason due to their ignorance and carelessness now they are lying against the devil is now left for the dead to wake up and defend it self, hay! Nija! i hail o o o
ReplyDeleteStory story!!! Even when his son stated that plane looked very old! Even when it was stated in this same news that there was a crack on the plane before take off! Even when they said that the wing and engine of the plane failed! And even when they said the plane was very lazy before takeoff. I don't need to read the above news to know that once more its all excuse. When would we start accepting our mistake? Its a pity and shame.
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