Nigerian Air Force Launches Investigation into Ondo Crash

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has formed a 12-member Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to investigate the crash of its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, which occurred on October 5, 2026, in Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing all individuals on board. The board, led by Air Vice Marshal FO Ankeli as president, will determine the circumstances and causes of the accident and recommend measures to prevent future occurrences.

The investigation will encompass operational, technical, environmental, human, and organizational factors. The board includes experienced personnel from various aviation disciplines and representatives from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau.

The NAF has also initiated search and recovery efforts and established a helpline for bereaved families. It cautioned against premature conclusions regarding the accident's cause until the investigation is complete.

The NAF is committed to providing updates as verified information becomes available.