In a statement issued on Saturday, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, director of public affairs and family assistance at the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), said the aircraft veered off the runway and came to a stop on the grass area.

Oladeji, who confirmed that two occupants of the aircraft sustained injuries, said the incident occurred during a “simulated instrument approach” at the airport runway.

“The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of a diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School, Ilorin,” the statement reads.

“The incident occurred at about 17:28 local time on Friday, May 23, 2025, during a simulated instrument approach on runway 05 at Ilorin International Airport.

“Two occupants were on board; both sustained injuries and were swiftly evacuated to a medical facility, coordinated by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

“In response, the NSIB go-team has visited the location for an on-site investigations.”