Final Report on Air Tractor AT-401B aircraft, 5N-BTV

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) was notified of the occurrence by Olam Nigeria Limited on 4th October, 2018. Investigators arrived the site the following day and commenced post accident assessments. All relevant stakeholders were notified.

On 4th October, 2018 an Air Tractor AT401B aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-BTV, operated by Skypower Express Airways Nigeria Limited was on agricultural aerial spray (operation) on a Visual Flight Rules (VFR). The operation was scheduled for three sorties at Olam rice farm, located at Rukubi, about 90 NM South-East of Abuja, Nigeria. On board was one occupant (pilot) and fuel endurance of two hours ten minutes.