A Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft has crashed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Channels Television reports that the incident happened on Friday evening, while on a routine training exercise.

The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirmed this in a statement on Friday.

He said two pilots onboard the aircraft survived and were being observed in a military facility. “Luckily, the two pilots on board survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft. Additionally, there was no loss of lives or damage to any property around the area of impact.

“Both pilots are currently under observation at NAF Base Hospital, Makurdi. Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has constituted a Board of Inquiry to determine the immediate and remote causes of the crash,” he said.

Details later….

bestman09:
OBJ or IBB? Please say what you are sure of!

He said two pilots onboard the aircraft survived and were being observed in a military facility.

helinues:


Alhamdulilali

He said two pilots onboard the aircraft survived and were being observed in a military facility. “Luckily, the two pilots on board survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft.

helinues:


Alhamdulilali , no life was lost

Racoon:

https://www.channelstv.com/2023/07/14/just-in-air-force-plane-crashes-in-benue/

Buddha3:
Quite normal. Happens all the time in every country. Good to know both officers survived the crash.

ClearFlair:


Happens too often in Nigeria. Don't be funny

seunmsg:



I’m glad no life was lost. Hopefully, a proper investigation will be carried out to prevent future occurrence.

Buddha3:
Quite normal. Happens all the time in every country. Good to know both officers survived the crash.

ZombiePUNISHER:


Plane crash is normal?..

8k at work

TearsOfHelinues:


Delapidated brown roof citizen