NCAA Suspends Rano Air Flight Operations Over In-Flight Engine Trouble

After a mid-flight engine failure during a journey from Abuja to Katsina, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) grounded a Rano Air aircraft registered 5N-BZY.
The aircraft’s first engine failed while in flight, and the flight crew quickly implemented emergency protocols, according to aviation industry sources who spoke to Daily Trust.
The event caused Rano Air’s operations to be disrupted. Due to the cancellation of the Sokoto portion of the journey, passengers who were supposed to take flights from Sokoto to other locations were left stranded.

“All emergency procedures were followed by the pilots, and the oxygen masks were automatically triggered. Luckily, the smoke dissipated before the plane landed, and newsmen were informed by an aviation official that there would be no more incidents.
Although a rescue plane was swiftly sent to transport the passengers from Abuja to Katsina, the operational glitch had an impact on the scheduling of later flights.

The aircraft was grounded for examination.
According to an NCAA preliminary assessment, the impacted aircraft were grounded until a thorough investigation was conducted by the NCAA’s Directorate of Airworthiness.

The report said that “engineers are currently examining the aircraft on the ground to determine the root cause of the engine issue and smoke.”

The NCAA reaffirmed that it will never compromise on accepted aviation practices, even if doing so temporarily disrupts flight operations, as part of its commitment to safety.

Despite the unique difficulties of operating in a developing country, Nigeria’s aviation safety record is still strong, according to the Authority.

It emphasized that because of its careful approach, Nigeria experiences less severe occurrences than nations with more developed infrastructure. The NCAA stated, “Flights are canceled here at the first indication of a safety concern.”

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According to the regulatory body, Rano Air’s aircraft was grounded in compliance with international safety monitoring requirements and best practices.

The Authority reaffirmed, “We will continue to uphold all necessary checks and are committed to keeping Nigerian airspace safe.”

In accordance with Rano Air’s obligations under Nigeria’s consumer protection laws, impacted passengers should be accommodated.

Following the completion of the ongoing safety investigation of aircraft 5N-BZY, the NCAA has promised the public a thorough update.