Tag: Air crash

FG begins investigation as jet crash-lands in Ibadan

Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has commenced investigation into the private jet accident that occurred at the Ibadan Airport on Friday night. Recall that private jet reportedly skidded-off the runway at the Ibadan Airport, Alakia, Oyo State, on Friday night. Officials of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed yesterday morning that the aircraft crash-landed at the airport, but stressed that there was no casualty. They stated that investigators from the Bureau had been sent to the scene of the accident, and promised to provide further details as they unfold. The NSIB…

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Just In! Private jet carrying Minister of Power crash-lands at Ibadan Airport

Aminu Imam

An incident occurred yesterday night near the Ibadan Airport in Oyo State, involving an aircraft carrying the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with several of his aides. it is currently unknown whether the .inister or anyone else on board sustained any injuries during the crash-landing. The aircraft, which had reportedly departed from Abuja, was identified as a chartered HS 125, with the registration number 5N-AMM, from Flint Short Aero. Prior to the incident, the aircraft had requested and was granted an extension by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA),…

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Army Air mishap: Gombe Governor describes death of COAS, others as national tragedy

Aminu Imam

…Commiserates with President Buhari, Nigerians over unfortunate incident By Umar Kaltungo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, has commiserated with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, over the unfortunate death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru and other senior military officers in a fatal air crash in Kaduna yesterday. Governor Yahaya, in an issued press statement, described the incident as a national tragedy, coming at a time the military and other security forces are intensifying efforts…

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Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, 10 others die in Kaduna plane crash

Aminu Imam

…President Buhari expresses shock, sorrow The Nigerian Army yesterday announced the passing away of its Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. According to a brief statement it posted on its official Twitter handle, the sad event occurred following a military Beachcraft 350 aircraft crash in Kaduna, which also claimed the lives of 10 other officers including the crew. It was learnt that the ill-fated aircraft crashed at the airport’s runway about 6 pm. The Nigerian Air Force had also confirmed that there was an accident involving one of its aircraft in…

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Abuja plane crash: NAF releases names of officers killed

Aminu Imam

…Buhari mourns victims…..Officers were on Kagara students rescue mission, says Rep. The Nigeria Air Force, (NAF), has released the names of its seven officers who died in yesterday’s plane crash in Abuja. Recall that the NAF aircraft en-route Minna, in Niger State, crashed close to the runway of the Abuja airport. The jet had crashed after suffering engine failure. According to a statement issued yesterday by its spokesman, Ibikunle Daramola, the officers include: Flight-Lt. Haruna Gadzama (Captain), Flight-Lt. Henry Piyo (Co-pilot), and Flying Officer Michael Okpara (Airborne Tactical Observation System…

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7 NAF personnel perish in Abuja air mishap

Aminu Imam

A Nigerian Air Force, (NAF), Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed today while returning to Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure en-route Minna.  According to a statement issued by the NAF Spokesperson, Air Vice-Marshal Ibikunle Daramola, said sadly, all the 7 personnel on board died in the crash. Daramola said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice-Marshal Oladayo Amao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.  While urging the general public to remain calm and await the outcome of investigation, the Chief of Air Staff, on behalf of all…

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