Final Report on Embraer 135 aircraft, 5N-BSN

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) was notified of the serious incident by the operator on 9th March, 2020. Investigators were dispatched to the site on 10th March, 2020 and commenced investigation under the provisions of Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2019 and ICAO Annex 13. All appropriate stakeholders were notified.

On 9th March 2020 at about 07:35 h, an Embraer EMB-135ER aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-BSN owned and operated by Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited departed Lagos and arrived Port Harcourt Military base about one hour later. The flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt was normal.