Nigerian Air Force Forms Board to Investigate Aircraft Crash
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established a 12-member Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash of its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, on October 5 in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has expressed condolences and offered technical assistance to the NAF.
The board will analyze technical, operational, environmental, and human factors related to the accident and recommend preventive measures. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame stated that the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed ongoing recovery operations and a thorough investigation.
Air Vice Marshal E.O.E. Ebiowe leads the investigation and recovery team, while Air Vice Marshal F.O.
Ankeli presides over the investigation board. The panel includes experts from various aviation fields and representatives from the NSIB and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
The investigation will also evaluate emergency responses and recommend improvements to aviation safety. The NAF is committed to transparency and has initiated support for affected families.
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