The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that the plane crash involving Flints Aero conveying the Minister of Power, ADEBAYO ADELABU from Abuja to Ibadan, Oyo State, last month violated the permit regulation of non-commercial flight.

This was revealed in a preliminary report made available by the bureau’s spokesperson, TUNJI OKETUNBI about one month after the incident. 

According to the report, Flint Aero had been issued a permit for non-commercial flight which disallows the aircraft to carry passengers, cargo, or mail for hire or reward.

The NSIB amongst other recommendations called on the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency to strictly ensure airport operational hours as published in the relevant aeronautical information publication and not permit extensions beyond the airport limitations.