A private jet operated by Nigerian charter airline Triton Aviation lost a door in mid‑air shortly after take‑off on Thursday, prompting the crew to execute an emergency landing at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The aircraft, which had just departed from the capital, experienced the door loss while still climbing, forcing the pilots to return to the airport and land the plane safely.
According to initial reports, the emergency landing was completed without any reported injuries to passengers or crew, and the aircraft came to a stop on the runway under the supervision of airport emergency services.
Triton Aviation, a private aviation service based in Nigeria, operates a fleet of business jets serving domestic and regional routes. Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is a major hub for both commercial and private air traffic.
Investigators have been called to examine the incident and determine the cause of the door failure, while aviation authorities continue to monitor the situation for any safety implications.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
