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Lagos, Nigeria — A preliminary investigation into a plane crash that killed tens of people in Nigeria indicated Friday that the crew were concerned about the aircraft even before departure, and that the captain took off despite continuous automated voice warnings and the first officer's suggestion they abort the flight.
Associated Airline's Brazilian-made Embraer-120 aircraft "impacted the
ground in a nose-down near 90-degree right bank" after an apparent aerodynamic stall, said the report from Nigeria's Accident Investigation Bureau.
Flight 361 burst into flames meters from tanks at a fuel depot, minutes after taking off Oct. 3 from Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.
It was carrying 13 passengers and seven crew members. Officials have given differing death tolls between 13 and 16, and have not said if the pilot and his first officer survived.
DNA tests are being carried out on the remains of victims, indicating some were burned beyond recognition."
Crew decision-making and training with respect to proceeding with the flight despite concerns regarding the aircraft's suitability for flight" is one area of investigation, Friday's report said.
Investigators also are focusing on "mechanical and electronic engine control issues" with the right engine and right engine propeller systems and aural warnings about the auto-feather and flap settings required for take-off.
Preliminary report on accident involving Associated Airline Embraer 120 aircraft registered 5N-BJY which occurred at MMA on Thursday, October 3, 2013
The following information has been determined from preliminary readout and analysis of flight 361 flight recorders.

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Quite impressive Report. Kudos AIB.