By Precious Igbonwelundu

Six persons onboard a military aircraft have been feared killed after the plane crash landed in Abuja.

The six people comprised two crew members and four passengers.

The aircraft, a NAF201 B350, was said to be Minna, Niger State bound when it developed engine problem around 10:39am.

It was said to have crash landed at the final approach path of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport runway 22 around 10:48am and immediately gutted fire.

Confirming the crash, Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, tweeted: "A military aircraft King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure enroute Minna.

‘’It appears to be fatal. We should remain calm & wait for the outcome of investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul/souls if any."

At the time of this report, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) was yet to comment on the accident.



https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-six-feared-died-as-military-jet-crashes-in-abuja/

Rip

Too bad.Too many sad tales emanating from Nigeria.May the souls of the departed rest in peace.

The question is what is the Air force still doing with an Archaic Turboprop Aircraft like Kingair at this age and dispensation

Black Sunday

Rip to the dead.

ESN on my mind. God of d weak at work

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