A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced investigation into the crash of its trainer aircraft, FT-7NI, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Friday evening.
In a statement on Friday, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said the aircraft was on a routine training exercise.
Gabkwet disclosed that two pilots onboard the aircraft survived and were being observed at a military hospital.
According to the statement: “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.”
