Plane loses door mid-flight, which crashes onto a farm near Abuja

Author: tanzaniatimes.netPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Nigeria
World / InternationalTravel & Tourism
Plane loses door mid-flight, which crashes onto a farm near Abuja

A Triton Aviation Bombardier Challenger CL60 lost a door shortly after taking off from Abuja for Lagos. The crew issued a distress call and turned back, landing safely; no casualties were reported. The detached door was found on a farm on the outskirts of Abuja. Nigeria’s Safety Investigation Bureau has sent a team to examine the wreckage and maintenance records.

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