NAF reduces water level at crashed aircraft site in Ondo as recovery enters Day 14
In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF said continuous pumping had substantially reduced the water level, with personnel working to remove most of the remaining water, subject to prevailing conditions. The post NAF reduces water level at crashed aircraft site in Ondo as recovery enters Day 14 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Nigerian Air Force has significantly reduced the water level at the crash site of its ATR 42-500 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, according to a statement released on Monday. The ATR 42-500, designated NAF 931, crashed in a swampy mangrove area on October 5, 2026. Recovery efforts have been ongoing for 14 days, with the air force pumping water to lower the water level and teams working to extract the remaining water.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, stated that the embankment is being reinforced with sandbags to prevent collapse and maintain stability during the dewatering operation. The operation is complex due to the challenging swampy and waterlogged terrain. The air force has also expressed condolences to the families of the 25 people who died in the crash, including the five crew members and 20 passengers.
The recovery operation is taking place alongside an investigation into the cause of the crash, which is being conducted by the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, emergency responders, and other supporting agencies.
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