NCAA suspends operator’s permit of aircraft on roadway in Delta State

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the operator’s permit for Non-Commercial flight (PNCF) of the aircraft that landed on a roadway in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

NCAA said it would review all operational, airworthiness, maintenance, and flight-related records as part of its statutory responsibilities and take further enforcement action in accordance with applicable aviation regulations.

Michael Achimugu, Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection,  NCAA, made this known in a statement on the preliminary report on the occurrence.

Achimugu informed that NCAA had received preliminary reports on the occurrence involving the privately operated aircraft.

According to the statement, preliminary Information Available information indicates that the aircraft conducted a missed approach at approximately 0743 local time while attempting to land at Asaba.

Subsequently, the aircraft reportedly landed on a roadway in the Ogwashi-Uku area near Asaba. Reports received from personnel at the scene indicate that all occupants safely exited the aircraft and were transported to Asaba by road.

The aircraft had four crew members on board. At this time, no injuries to passengers or crew have been reported.

Aircraft Movement Preliminary information available to the Authority indicates that the aircraft subsequently departed the location at approximately 1102 GMT and returned to Lagos without obtaining the requisite regulatory approval. The Authority has also been informed that Air Traffic Control was notified only after the aircraft had become airborne.

This action constitutes a violation of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) and is currently under investigation by the Authority.

Regulatory Response Upon its arrival in Lagos, the NCAA immediately grounded the aircraft pending the outcome of its investigation.

The flight crew have been placed under regulatory review while the NCAA conducts further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the occurrence and the subsequent unauthorized departure of the aircraft.

The NCAA has formally notified the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) of the occurrence and is coordinating with relevant aviation stakeholders, including the operator and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Achimugu assured the travelling public and operators that the NCAA remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety, security, and regulatory compliance within the Nigerian aviation sector.