ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 211915
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| Date: | Thursday 7 June 2018 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | Helicopter |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Location: | Gwagwalada, Abuja -
 Nigeria
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Gwagwalada |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A helicopter transporting Vice President Yemi Osibanjo from Gwagwalada, Abuja, was forced to make an emergency landing due to technical issues few seconds after take-off. The helicopter emitted thick smoke.
There were no injuries.
Sources:
https://www.naija.ng/1174006-tragedy-averted-osinbajos-helicopter-forced-land-seconds-takeoff.html#1174006
https://politicsngr.com/osinbajo-escapes-disaster-helicopter-smokes-makes-emergency-landing/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemi_Osinbajo
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Jun-2018 18:48 | Iceman 29 | Added |
| 02-Feb-2019 15:14 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Narrative] |
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