NCAA grounds aircraft for unauthorized departure after missed approach in Asaba
Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the permit and grounded a private aircraft that conducted a missed approach at Asaba Airport, landing on a concrete road under construction in Ogwashi-Uku. The aircraft later departed without regulatory approval and returned to Lagos. Minister Festus Keyamo described the incident as a significant violation of aviation regulations. The NCAA is investigating and has also suspended the operator's Permit for Non-Commercial Flight.
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