NAF sets up 12-member board to probe Ondo air crash

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established a 12-member Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to probe the crash of its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026. The crash resulted in the deaths of all those on board. The board, which includes experts in aviation operations, flight safety, piloting, air traffic control, aircraft engineering, maintenance, medical services, and other relevant technical disciplines, will examine the circumstances leading to the accident, determine its causes, and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.

The board's investigation will also cover operational, technical, environmental, human, and organizational factors, as well as the emergency response, including search and rescue, medical response, recovery operations, and management of the crash site.

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