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October 4, 2018 · Air Tractor 401B · 5N-BTV
Rukubi, NG
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Rukubi, NG
Aircraft
Air Tractor 401B
Tail Number
5N-BTV
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR19WA036
On October 4, 2018, about 0815 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-401B airplane, 5N-BTV, executed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rukubi, Nigeria. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Nigeria. The Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to: AIB Safety House Murtala Muhammed International Airport P.M.B. 016 Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria http://www.aib.gov.ng/
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On October 4, 2018, about 0815 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-401B airplane, 5N-BTV, executed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rukubi, Nigeria. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of Nigeria. The Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIB in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to: AIB Safety House Murtala Muhammed International Airport P.M.B. 016 Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria http://www.aib.gov.ng/
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:15 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAir Tractor 401B
Tail Number5N-BTV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0