NAF spokesperson says pilots on board crashed trainer aircraft survive

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Friday, revealed that one of its trainer aircraft crashed in Makurdi, the Benue state capital.

Gabkwet who stated this in a statement explained that the aircraft, FT-7NI, crashed at about 4:15 pm, while on a routine training exercise.

While stating that the two pilots on board the aircraft survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft, Gabkwet said, “A Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft crashed today, 14 July 2023 at about 4.15 pm in Makurdi, Benue State, while on a routine training exercise. 

“Luckily, the 2 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.

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