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July 14, 2008 · Boeing 737-282 · 5N-BIG
Port Harcourt, NG
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
July 14, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 46 uninjured
Location
Port Harcourt, NG
Aircraft
Boeing 737-282
Tail Number
5N-BIG
Operator
Chanchangi Airlines
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
DCA08WA080
On July 14, 2008 about 1744 UTC, Chanchangi Airlines flight 138, a Boeing 737-282, 5N-BIG, crashed during landing at Port Harcourt International Airport, Nigieria. The airplane overran runway 21 following an instrument approach. Instrument meteorolgical conditions prevailed and thunderstorms were reported in the area. The 6 crewmembers and 40 passengers were not injured. One passenger received minor injuries. The airplane received substantial damage. There was no fire. The departure point was Lagos, Nigeria. The Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau is conducting the investigation and a US Accredited Representative has been designated from the NTSB, Washington, D.C.
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On July 14, 2008 about 1744 UTC, Chanchangi Airlines flight 138, a Boeing 737-282, 5N-BIG, crashed during landing at Port Harcourt International Airport, Nigieria. The airplane overran runway 21 following an instrument approach. Instrument meteorolgical conditions prevailed and thunderstorms were reported in the area. The 6 crewmembers and 40 passengers were not injured. One passenger received minor injuries. The airplane received substantial damage. There was no fire. The departure point was Lagos, Nigeria. The Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau is conducting the investigation and a US Accredited Representative has been designated from the NTSB, Washington, D.C.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time17:44 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737-282
Tail Number5N-BIG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorChanchangi Airlines
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 46 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured46
Total47
Crew 1None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility0.5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC