Plane Lands in the Middle of the Road in Asaba (video)

A privately operated aircraft reportedly landed on a roadway at Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, on Wednesday, June 10, causing a stir among residents in the area.

The aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 601 business jet, landed on a road still under construction after a failed approach to Asaba International Airport.

According to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, the aircraft conducted a missed approach at about 7:43 a.m. local time before reportedly landing on a roadway in the Ogwashi-Uku area near Asaba.

The regulator said preliminary findings showed that the aircraft later departed the location and flew back to Lagos without obtaining the required regulatory clearance.

Upon arrival in Lagos, the aircraft was immediately grounded pending the outcome of the investigation, while the flight crew were placed under regulatory review.

The NCAA also announced the suspension of the operator’s Permit for Non-Commercial Flight pending further inquiries.