Nigeria says 2012 fatal plane crash report to be ready soon

The report of investigation into the June 3, 2012 crash of Dana Airlines Boeing MD 83 aircraft, in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub would soon be ready, the local Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) said Friday.

All 153 persons on board and six others on ground were killed in the crash which occurred at Iju Ishaga area four years ago.

The AIB said in a statement reaching Xinhua that the draft final report was sent to relevant stakeholders for comments and suggestions as required by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

According to the statement, efforts at resolving and harmonizing the issues raised by the stakeholders' comments and suggestions delayed the release of the report.

"The issues raised by the stakeholders, which require further scientific testing, have almost completely been addressed and the final report will be made public very soon," it said.

"The AIB, with cooperation from National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States of America (USA) and other stakeholders have been working relentlessly to determine the cause of the accident," it added.

The crash occurred following a total loss of power in both engines as the aircraft, which took off from Nigeria's capital city Abuja, approached the Murtala Mohammed Airport in the southwestern state of Lagos. Endit