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The Digest:

Four individuals have been hospitalised following the crash of a Skypower Express Cessna 172 aircraft at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed all occupants survived the incident, which occurred Tuesday evening during an emergency landing attempt.

Key Points:
  • The aircraft was en route from Kaduna to Port Harcourt before diverting to Owerri.
  • The crew declared an emergency before the crash in the approach area of runway 17.
  • All four people on board were rescued and taken to the hospital for medical attention.
  • Airport emergency services responded immediately and secured the crash site.
  • There was no post-crash fire, and the runway remained operational.
  • NSIB Director-General Alex Badeh has initiated a full investigation into the accident.
  • This follows recent crash-landings in Kano and Niger State earlier this month.
In the tense moments between declaration and impact, survival becomes the only metric of success, a stark reminder of the thin margin between routine flight and urgent crisis.

Sources: The Cable, Daily Post