NCAA suspends ValueJet Pilots over safety breach
Agency Report
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the licences of ValueJet pilots, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, and the co- pilot, First officer Ivan Oloba with immediate effect over a breach of aviation safety protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (Domestic Terminal).
The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu in a press statement issued on Tuesday night, explained that preliminary information revealed that the pilot commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols.
The NCAA spokesman said the reckless action endangered the safety of ground personnel and other airport users, contravening established civil aviation regulations and international safety standards.
Achimugu said the suspension will remain in place pending the conclusion of a full investigation into the incident.
He said the authority hereby reaffirms all stakeholders of its commitment to safety.
