13th October 2026, NewsOrient, News
Source: Channels Television

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has set up a 12-member board to investigate the October 5 crash of its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State.

The crash claimed the lives of all people on board.

The Service announced the development in a statement on Tuesday, saying the board would establish the circumstances and causes of the crash and recommend measures to prevent similar incidents.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has also directed sustained search and recovery operations alongside a comprehensive investigation into the accident.

According to the statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Air Vice Marshal FO Ankeli will head the investigation board, while Air Vice Marshal EOE Ebiowe, head of the Investigation and Recovery Team, will coordinate the wider response.

The board comprises specialists in aviation operations, flight safety, piloting, air traffic control, aircraft engineering, maintenance, medical services and other technical fields.

The Air Force urged the public to avoid drawing conclusions about the cause of the crash before the investigation is concluded.

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