Nigerian Air Force Recovers Parts from Ondo Crash Site

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reported that additional aircraft components have been recovered from the site of the ATR crash in Ondo State. The crash occurred on 5 October 2026, involving a Nigerian Air Force plane, NAF 931, which went down in Igbokoda with five crew members and 20 passengers on board.

Following the incident, the NAF initiated a search and rescue operation. However, over a week later, the wreckage had not yet been fully recovered.

On 14 October 2026, the NAF issued a statement via its official social media account, confirming that specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) are actively engaged in underwater search and recovery operations. These efforts include hydrographic surveys, satellite-based search-and-rescue imagery, mud excavation, and the removal of excess water to access relevant areas.

The NAF emphasized that the multi-agency teams are working tirelessly to locate and retrieve materials for documentation and preservation to support the ongoing investigation.