*2.4. Research Rationale*

Although aircraft maintenance errors do not account for a large portion of aviation-related accidents and fatalities, there is still a highly visible contribution to various events. Some of these events have been fatal, leading to the loss of lives, property and confidence in the industry [36]. Taxonomies are used to highlight and categorise event outcomes as well as causal factors to identify trends and focus on key areas to prevent recurrence [37].

We believe this study provides new knowledge about the potential measures to prevent aircraft maintenance-related accidents, serious incidents and occurrences in the future for the following reasons. Firstly, there is no publicly available literature that specifically focuses on the analysis of aircraft maintenance-related events in Nigeria. Secondly, the most recent analysis of accidents in Nigeria, which was carried out by Daramola [6], covered events from 1985 to 2010. Therefore, this study offers an up to date analysis of events since 2010 as well. Thirdly, the study also o ffers the analysis of occurrence reports which are received by the Nigerian CAA and are not publicly available. Therefore, this study would also help future researchers gather information on occurrence reports in Nigeria, which are not publicly available.

The most common taxonomies being used globally can sometimes be complicated when trying to analyse events in Nigeria. Furthermore, it is beneficial for the Nigerian aviation industry and relevant stakeholders to be aware about the importance of analysing events over a period of time in the most suitable way they can. This would aid in identifying trends and preventing future events.
