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CAS Set Up Panel Of Inquiry On Air Force Aircraft Crash That Kills Trainer

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The Nigerian Air Force Headquarters has confirmed that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Beetle Aircraft on Thursday crashed in Kaduna while on a mission.

The aircraft reportedly crashed at about 4:25pm.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) has directed the constitution of a panel of inquiry to determine immediate and remote cause of the crash.

Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, who disclosed this in a statement said that the only soul on board the aircraft, one of the NAF’s experienced instructor pilots, was unfortunately lost during the mishap.

“The cause of the incident is unknown but the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the immediate and remote causes of the crash.

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The unfortunate incident is a tragic reminder of the hazards associated with the flying profession.

The CAS and the entire NAF family commiserate with the relatives of the late instructor pilot”.

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