NAF Ondo crash: Large aircraft Wreckage emerges from swamp [VIDEO]

In the aftermath of the Nigerian Air Force helicopter crash in Ondo State, substantial portions of the wreckage have been retrieved from the adjacent riverine and swamp regions where the aircraft met its fate. A concerted effort involving Navy divers, Air Force personnel, and emergency responders has been underway, employing specialized gear such as swamp buggies and side-scan sonar to locate and recover the debris and human remains.

A recent video captured the recovery operation, revealing large fragments of the aircraft that have been hauled onto land, with officials, military personnel, and local residents milling around the gathered wreckage. Earlier reports by DAILY POST indicated that on October 5, 2026, an ATR-42 aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, bearing tail number NAF 931/NGR 931, succumbed to a crash in a swampy, riverine area located near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The aircraft, en route from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos, lost contact with air traffic controllers around 9:13 a.m. The crash occurred in challenging mangrove and swamp terrain, situated opposite the naval base. Among the 25 individuals on board, comprising five crew members and 20 passengers, all were tragically killed in the incident.