Crashed aircraft: NAF commends recovery team for resilience, professionalism

The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has lauded the recovery team's resilience and professionalism in the recovery of a crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke expressed satisfaction with the team's efforts, emphasizing the NAF's commitment to completing the operation safely and meticulously.

Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, provided an update on the operation, noting the need for sustained engineering and dewatering efforts under challenging conditions. Continuous pumping has significantly lowered the water level at the site, with the recovery team working to remove the remaining water, subject to prevailing conditions.

To ensure stability, the embankment has been reinforced with sandbags. The NAF extended its appreciation to Hitech Construction Company for its invaluable support and commended the dedication of all recovery personnel and partner agencies. The force expressed deep sympathy for the bereaved families and acknowledged the patience and cooperation of the Igbokoda community and all stakeholders involved in the mission.