The Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, has released a second updated interim report on the Dana Airline plane crash at Iju Ishaga, Lagos on the 3rd  of June, 2012.

The 5N-RAM a Boeing MD 83 on domestic  scheduled commercial flight operated by Dana Airlines, crashed into a densely populated  Iju Ishaga area following a total loss of power in both engines while on approach to Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos, Nigeria.

All of the 153 persons on board the airplane including the 6 crew members were fatally injured. There were 6 confirmed ground fatalities.

According to the agency “In accordance with Annex 13 to the convention on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation Regulations 2006, this is an updated interim statement being  issued for the 2nd  anniversary of the accident. The purpose of this investigation is the prevention of Aviation Accidents and incidents; it is not to apportion blame or liability.”

The agency further said three interim safety recommendations were made to Dana Airlines and one to NCAA, the Regulatory Authority respectively. These recommendations were accepted and have been implemented by the operator and the Regulatory Authority.