By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi –
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) FT-7NI trainer aircraft has reportedly crashed on Friday while on a routine training exercise in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the crash through a statement on Friday.
He said two pilots onboard the aircraft survived, adding that they are being observed in a military facility.
“Luckily, the two pilots on board survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft.
“Additionally, there was no loss of lives or damage to any property around the area of impact.
“Both pilots are currently under observation at NAF Base Hospital, Makurdi. Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has constituted a Board of Inquiry to determine the immediate and remote causes of the crash,” he said.
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