GB,
ICAO ANNEX 13
Accident. An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight until such time as all such persons have disembarked, in which:
a) a person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of being in the aircraft, or
b) the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure which:
- adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and
- would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component.
According to the local papers the crew are to be congratulated on doing a very good job. The nose gear failed to extend so they dumped fuel to lighten the aircraft then carried out a slow landing, holding off the nose gear as long as possible. They managed to keep the aircraft straight after touchdown and there were no injuries.
Well done the Changchangi crew
and let's hope the second runway at Lagos will re-open soon.