Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 Crash Sparks Safety Reform Calls
Between 2021 and October 2026, Nigeria experienced at least 10 military aircraft crashes, leading to at least 68 confirmed and presumed deaths. The incidents involved various aircraft types and occurred during different operations.
The most recent crash occurred on a Monday when a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft, registration number NAF 931, crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State. The aircraft was on a routine mission from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos when it lost contact with air traffic controllers at approximately 9:13 am.
All 25 individuals on board, including 20 passengers and five crew members, perished in the incident. This crash has reignited concerns regarding the safety of Nigeria's military aviation fleet and has led to intensified calls from aviation stakeholders for a comprehensive review of military aviation safety systems, including maintenance and operational procedures.
Aviation analyst Olumide Ohunayo emphasized the need for collaboration between the Nigerian Air Force and civilian aviation safety institutions.
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