By Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
A Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft has crashed in Makurdi Benue State capital.
A press statement by Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said the incident occurred on 14 July 2023 at about 4.15pm while on a routine training exercise.
According to the statement, ‘luckily the 2 pilots on board survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft.
It further said that 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 cause of the crash”, the statement read
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