The management of Quits Aviation has responded to allegations of engine tampering with the Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft, owned by Deji Adeleke, the elder brother of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. The company emphatically denied any tampering with the aircraft’s engine and explained that the aircraft is under 24-hour security surveillance.
Recent reports had suggested that an aircraft carrying Governor Ademola Adeleke and his aides had a narrow escape from a crash. Concerns were raised that the engine of the aircraft might have been tampered with, possibly indicating sabotage.
In a statement released by Quits Aviation, the company emphasized its reputation as a credible aviation entity with a strong track record in Aircraft Management, Maintenance, Operations, and Handling services. They stated that the aircraft in question had been parked at their premises prior to the incident on September 4, 2023. During this period, it was continuously under the watchful eye of 24-hour security surveillance, and no record of tampering or security breaches was found in the CCTV footage.
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The statement further clarified that on the day of the flight (September 4, 2023), the aircraft was towed from its parking position to a location close to the Legend Business Hangar for flight preparation procedures. This towing was the only recorded movement aside from the routine flight preparation activities. Additionally, the aircraft had been parked without engine cover protection.
The management of Quits Aviation stated that the doors of the aircraft were opened for flight preparation activities at approximately 13:18, and the aircraft departed for its intended flight at around 15:20. Afterward, the aircraft returned to the ramp and eventually left the Quits Aviation premises at approximately 17:12.
Quits Aviation expressed its regrets over the incident and assured full cooperation with relevant stakeholders and authorities investigating the matter. They also recommended that tenants strictly adhere to Aircraft Maintenance Manual Procedures, which include covering open orifices and engines to prevent Foreign Object Damage or infestation.
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