In a statement by Olatokunbo Adesanya, the Nigerian Air Force revealed that its beetle aircraft crashed in Kaduna on Thursday. It was further stated that the experienced instructor pilot on board lost his life.
The Statement
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Beetle Aircraft today crashed in Kaduna while on a mission. 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.OLATOKUNBO ADESANYAAir CommodoreDirector of PublicRelations and InformationNigerian Air Force