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Report reveals conflicting accounts after Challenger landed on road in Nigeria

Nigeria investigators uncover discrepancies in pilot reports and FMS programming following the road landing.

Report reveals conflicting accounts after Challenger landed on road in Nigeria

Following the landing of a Boeing 737 Challenger near Abuja, Nigeria, on July 26th, investigators have uncovered significant discrepancies within the flight crew’s reports and the aircraft's systems performance. Cockpit voice recordings revealed conflicting accounts among the pilots regarding critical aspects of the approach and final descent. Furthermore, the investigation highlighted problems programming the aircraft’s flight management system, specifically concerning altitude hold commands. Investigators also determined that the tower at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was experiencing an inoperative state during the incident. These findings are currently under review as part of the ongoing official inquiry into the unusual circumstances surrounding the Challenger’s landing on a public road.


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