'Only American pilot and his God know how aircraft landed on Delta road'

Author: ObohPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

'Only American pilot and his God know how aircraft landed on Delta road'

A private aircraft registered N989BC landed on a road in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. The pilot, aged 75, holds an American license, and the co-pilot is 70. NCAA's Capt Don Spiff stated the flight plan was from Lagos to Asaba, but landing failed, and the plane ended up on a newly constructed road. The aircraft later took off without authorization, and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Board (NSIB) is investigating.

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