FG Grounds Rano Air Plane Following Engine Failure, Cabin Smoke - Travel
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has ordered the immediate grounding of Rano Air’s aircraft with registration number 5N-BZY following an engine malfunction during a flight, News360 Nigeria reports. According to the NCAA, the decision reflects its commitment to enforcing strict safety protocols for all commercial carriers operating within Nigerian airspace. The incident occurred when engine 1 of the aircraft developed a fault mid-flight, resulting in smoke filling the cabin and cockpit. In line with standard safety procedures, the flight crew promptly wore oxygen masks and initiated emergency protocols to ensure passenger and crew safety. Thankfully, the smoke cleared before landing, and the aircraft touched down safely without further complications, guided by the professionalism of the captain. However, the NCAA’s Directorate of Airworthiness instructed that aircraft 5N-BZY must remain grounded pending full safety investigations. Engineers are currently...