It has been reported by the spokesman for the Nigerian Airforce, Olatokunbo Adesanya, that an aircraft belonging to the has crashed, killing a pilot who was the only officer on board.
The accident occurred in Kaduna on Thursday.
Adesanya, an Air Commodore, said the cause of the crash is yet unknown.
“A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Beetle Aircraft today crashed in Kaduna while on a mission,” the statement said.
“The only soul on board the aircraft, one of the NAF’s experienced instructor pilots, was unfortunately lost during the mishap. The cause of the incident is unknown but the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the immediate and remote causes of the crash.
“The unfortunate incident is a tragic reminder of the hazards associated with the flying profession. The CAS and the entire NAF family commiserate with the relatives of the late instructor pilot.”
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