Investigative journalist, David Hundeyin has revealed shocking details about the aircraft that crash landed near Ibadan Airport, Oyo State with Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu onboard.
Daily9ja Info recalled that tragedy was averted today when an aircraft which had Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, on board crash-landed near Ibadan Airport in Oyo State.
Although, no official report yet to confirm if the minister or those on board sustained any injury in the incident, which happened after the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMET) issued travel warning based on hazy weather.
However, in a post on his verified X account, Mr. Hundeyin disclosed that the crashed aircraft was not permitted for commercial operation in the country.
“The Hawker 800XP aircraft with the tail identifier 5N-AMM and serial number 258286 that crash landed in Ibadan with the Minister of Power onboard is operating illegally in Nigeria with the full knowledge and participation of the NCAA,” David said.
Adding that “This aircraft has no permission to operate commercial charter flights as it is registered under a Permit for Non-Commercial Flights (PNCF).”
Example no 1,055 of why Nigeria has no actual elite to speak of, but rather a bunch of rich dunces who think at the exact same level as your average Rafiu at the mechanic village in Ojokoro:
The Hawker 800XP aircraft with the tail identifier 5N-AMM and serial number 258286 that… pic.twitter.com/iXOUO5eZGY
— David Hundeyin (@DavidHundeyin) November 4, 2023
He went further to share permit given to the aircraft operators, which does not allow them to operate for commercial use.
He said: “This is the permit given to private non-commercial aircraft, and it is cheaper and easier to obtain than a commercial Air Operator Certificate (AOC), because the NCAA rules for private aircraft operation are less stringent than those for commercial aircraft.
According to him, “…the company which operates it, is also operating multiple aircraft under PNCF permission and using them to carry out commercial charter flights. Some of these aircraft include the Hawker 800XP with the tail identifier 5N-ALG and another Hawker 800XP with the tail identifier 5N-AMK.
“PNCF holders don’t have to pay the 5% regulatory fees that AOC holders are required to, and the regulatory requirements for pilot training, ground staff training and aircraft maintenance are also less strident because PNCF aircraft are not under any circumstances supposed to carry paying passengers.” David said.
See the photos and details below as shared by David Hundeyin on X (Twitter)
