An emergency landing was performed by a Nigerian Air Force maritime patrol plane at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

It was learned that the Cessna Citation CJ3 aircraft was on a regular route to Ilorin when it suffered tyre failure.

But because of the mishap, the plane had to land without a landing gear and on its belly.

The Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore, Wap Maigida confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.

He said the aircraft carried out a ‘controlled belly land’, adding that no causality was recorded.

Maigida said, “A Nigerian Air Force maritime patrol aircraft, a Cessna Citation CJ3 on a routine flight today, 6 February 2023 lost its tyres on touch and go flight in Ilorin and had to carry out a controlled belly land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Fortunately, there were no fatalities or injuries to any crew member or persons on the ground. ”

He noted that the  Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, had set up a committee to investigate the incident.

Maigida said, “The Chief of Air Staff has directed the immediate constitution of a Board of Inquiry to determine the cause(s) of the accident.

The NAF continues to solicit the understanding and support of the general public as it daily strives to ensure the security of Nigeria and Nigerians.”