An aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crashed in Kaduna state while on a mission, the security organisation has said.
Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, the director of public relations and information of the Nigerian Air Force, confirmed the incident and the death of the officer, who was alone on the aircraft.
As at the time of filing the report, the cause of the incident was not known, but it is currently being investigated.
“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,” a statement from NAF, obtained by NAIJ.com, stated.