Female pilot praised for averting fatal accident after plane lost both nose wheels while landing ▷ Kenya News

- A Nigerian pilot has shown how skilled she is at her job after she allegedly prevented a fatal accident at Lagos airport

- The female pilot was flying the plane when the aircraft lost its tyres and crash-landed

Captain Simisola Ajibola, a pilot of a popular Nigerian airline, has been celebrated for being an expert at her job.

The pilot reportedly averted a fatal accident at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos state on Tuesday, July 23.

The incident happened after a commercial plane carrying 139 people lost both nose wheels while landing at the airport in Nigeria's commercial hub, local media reported.

Due to reduced visibility, she requested to land on the international runway, which is longer and wider than the domestic strip.

The Boeing 737 aircraft, operated by Air Peace Airline arriving from the oil rich city of Port Harcourt, landed hard, causing the nose wheels to separate from the strut.

All 133 passengers and six crew disembarked safely, although there was extensive damage to the runway and plane.

Air Peace Chief Operating Officer (COO) Oluwatoyin Olajide, who confirmed the incident in a statement, commended simisola who was the Pilot-in-Charge for her professionalism.

"Ajibola noticed sudden weather change when approaching Lagos and demanded to land on the international runway as it is longer and wider than the domestic runway," he said.

After landing safely and rolling to the runway exit, the nose wheel developed a problem and partial collapse.

"The crew notified the airport authorities, who quickly ensured the safe disembarkation of the passengers via the passenger door."

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The COO noted Air Peace was committed to the safety of its passengers and would continue to operate in line with international practices and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

According to her, the airline is being assisted by the various authorities to determine the cause of the incident.

Source: Tuko News