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Seven bodies in military jet crash as Buhari condoles with victims’ families

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February 22, 2021
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Seven bodies in military jet crash as Buhari condoles with victims’ families

Rescuers and people gather near the debris of a Nigerian air force plane, which according to the aviation minister crashed while approaching the Abuja airport runway, in Abuja, Nigeria February 21, 2021. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

Seven persons killed in the aircrash which occurred after the perimeter fence of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja Sunday have been recovered and evacuated.The black box and cockpit recorder of Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Beachcraft airplane have also been recovered.

The pilot of the aircraft had reportedly complained of engine failure barely moments after taking off. A source at the control tower, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said the pilot was advised to return to the Abuja airport immediately but it crash-landed.

An eyewitness said the aircraft struggled for balance and began descending dangerously until it hit a mango tree close to a stream behind Bassa village close to the airport.

Confirming the crash, Minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika, tweeted on Sunday that the aircraft reported engine failure en route Minna, Niger State capital.

He said: “A military aircraft King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure en route Minna. It appears to be fatal. We should remain calm and wait for the outcome of investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul/souls if any.”

Lamenting the tragedy, President Muhammadu Buhari said he remained committed to the safety of the Nigerian airspace.

About 1:30p.m., a team of investigators arrived at the scene from the Accident Investigation Bureau of Nigerian (AIB-N). About 2p.m, all emergency rescue teams had completed their task and were ordered to leave the scene for investigators.

Firemen attached to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) put out the fire in the after noon while officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) were on ground.

Working with the Air force personnel, the investigators immediately mapped out the accident scene, examining and identifying body parts of the aircraft, which laid strewn around the crash site.

The NAF said the Beechcraft KingAir B350i (NAF 201), was on its way to Niger State in in connection with the concerted efforts to secure the release of the students/staff abducted from the Government Science College Kagara, Niger State.

Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Ibikunle Daramola, who this in Abuja, said the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, had instituted an investigative panel to determine the remote and immediate causes of the accident.

He noted that NAF had notified the Next of kins/family members of the deceased, and gave their names as: Flight Lieutenant Haruna Gadzama (Captain) Flight Lieutenant Henry Piyo (Co-Pilot), Flying Officer Michael Okpara (Airborne Tactical Observation System (ATOS) Specialist), Warrant Officer Bassey Etim (ATOS Specialist), Flight Sergeant Olasunkanmi Olawunmi (ATOS Specialist).

Others are Sergeant Ugochukwu Oluka (ATOS Specialist), Aircraftman Adewale Johnson (Onboard Technician). A military source had earlier confirmed the crash, saying: “The Nigerian Air Force NAF201 aircraft departed Abuja at 10.33UTC.

“The aircraft which was en route Minna, Niger State capital reported engine failure at time 10.39UTC and crash-landed on the final approach path of Abuja runway 22 at time 10.48UTC.

lso, the spokesperson for Federal Airport Authority of Nigerian (FAAN), Herrienta Yakubu, had confirmed the accident, but said the details were still sketchy because it involved military aircraft.

An eyewitness said: “I was there when it crashed close to aviation village called Bassa; the pilot did a great job by ensuring that it was not close to any of the structures.”

“I saw it while the plan was struggling but there was no way to help rather than praying for them.” Following the crash, President Muhammadu Buhari assured the nation that safety of the Nigerian airspace would remain a key priority of his administration. 

IN his reaction, President Buhari also condoled with family members, friends and colleagues of the victims.   In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President noted that while investigations were ongoing, the safety of the Nigerian airspace would remain key priority of the government.

The Beechcraft King Aircraft is a line of American utility aircraft produced by Beechcraft. King Air was the first aircraft in its class and has been in continuous production since 1964.

[The Guardian]

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