Flight
crew’s reckless takeoff procedure prompts swift NCAA action and licence
suspension
Zig Diaries
Aviation
Date: Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Time: 22:00 WAT
Location: 📍Abuja, Nigeria
The Nigerian
Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended two ValueJet pilots for a serious
safety breach at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, involving a
takeoff procedure initiated without mandatory clearance.
According to
a statement released Tuesday and signed by NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs
and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, the flight crew violated core civil
aviation regulations by commencing departure from the designated bay without
pre-departure clearance.
"This
reckless action endangered ground personnel and airport users, contravening
both national and international safety standards," the statement noted.
The NCAA has
suspended the licences of Captain Oluranti Ogoyi and First Officer
Ivan Oloba with immediate effect, pending the outcome of a full
investigation.
The
authority said it views the incident “with utmost seriousness,” and
reassured stakeholders that there will be no compromise on aviation safety
protocols.
🏷️Tags: Aviation Safety, NCAA, ValueJet, Abuja Airport
#AviationNigeria #ValueJet #NCAA #AirportSafety #FlightDiscipline
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