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Seven NAF Personnel Died In Abuja Beechcraft Crash

ByHybridNewsNg

Feb 23, 2021

Authorities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have confirmed the death of seven persons in a crash involving NAF plane on Sunday morning.

A statement on that same Sunday afternoon said “this is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna. First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all seven personnel on board died in the crash.”

“The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), 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 CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased.”

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