The Beechcraft Kingair B350i aircraft en route Minna in Niger State crashed close to the runway of the Abuja airport after it suffered engine failure.
NAF spokesman, Ibikunle Daramola released the names of those involved in the crash.
A statement issued by Daramola named the officers to include;
-Flight Lieutenant Haruna Gadzama (Captain),
- Flight Lieutenant Henry Piyo (Co-pilot),
- Flying Officer Micheal Okpara (Airborne Tactical Observation System specialist).
- Warrant Officer Bassey Etim (ATOS specialist),
- Warrant Officer Bassey Etim (ATOS specialist),
- Flight Sergeant Olasunkanmi Olawunmi (ATOS specialist),
- Sergeant Ugochukwu Oluka (ATOS specialist),
-Aircraftman Adewale Johnson (Onboard Technician).
Daramola also said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the crash.
“This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all 7 personnel on board died in the crash.
“The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal IO Amao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
“While urging the general public to remain calm and await the outcome of investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased,” he said.
Daramola also said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the crash.
“This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all 7 personnel on board died in the crash.
“The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal IO Amao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
“While urging the general public to remain calm and await the outcome of investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased,” he said.
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All southerners and northern Christians! But if it were an appointment, you'll hear Sanusi, Mohammed, Muazu,etc.
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Comfort these families in your own way.
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