Two individuals sustained injuries on Friday following the crash-landing of a training aircraft belonging to the Aviation Training School at Ilorin International Airport, located in the Kwara State capital.
According to a statement released on Saturday by Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the aircraft lost alignment with the runway and eventually halted on a grassy section nearby.
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Oladeji confirmed that both people on board were injured during what was described as a “simulated instrument approach” on the airport’s runway.
“The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of a diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin,” the statement reads.
“The incident occurred at about 17:28 local time on Friday, May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport.
“Two occupants were on board; both sustained injuries and were swiftly evacuated to a medical facility, coordinated by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).
“In response, the NSIB go-team has visited the location for an on-site investigations.”
