Report on the Serious Incident involving Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) TBM 850 Aircraft with Registration 5N-BZA, Near Kaduna Airport, Kaduna, Nigeria on 21st May, 2013
On 21st May, 2013, TBM 850 (turbo-prop aircraft certified for 1-pilot operation) with registration number 5N-BZA owned and operated by NCAT, departed Zaria Aerodrome at 1520hrs on an admin-flight, to convey the Rector/CEO of NCAT to NAIA. The flight was uneventful and landed in Abuja at 1555hrs.
The pilot reported “we went ahead to prepare the airplane for a quick turnaround. This was not possible because we had to pick up fuel and wait for ITT to drop before starting the engine.”
Report No: NCAT/2013/05/21/F
Operator: Nigerian College of Aviation Technology …
Reg No: 5N-BZA
Aircraft Type: TBM 850Serious Incident
Date Released: November 29, 2017
Status: Final Report
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