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Chartered Aircraft Crash-Lands At Ibadan Airport Pilot, Passengers Survive
A private HS25B aircraft operated by Flint Aero narrowly averted tragedy, as it crash-landed on the runway at Ibadan, Oyo State airport on Friday.
The flight, which had departed from Abuja at 6:41 p.m., was carrying several high-ranking government officials.
One such was the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and some of his aides aboard the aircraft.
The crash-landing occurred at approximately 7:21 p.m., with 10 individuals on board. Remarkably, there were no fatalities, although the aircraft sustained significant damage.
It was gathered that the pilot had been cleared for an RNAV approach to Runway 22 of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan. But the plane skidded off the runway.
Quick and efficient action allowed all passengers and crew members to be safely evacuated.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an inquest.
In a statement made available to newsmen, the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB, James Odaudu, confirmed the accident involving an aircraft operated by Flint Aero at the airport.
He said: “Please, be informed that the NSIB has commenced an investigation into the cause.
“Our investigators are on site, and further information will be provided as soon as possible”.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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