March 7, 2024

A Nigerian Air Force Super Mushshak trainer aircraft was involved in “a minor mishap” on Thursday at about 2.35 pm, but the two pilots on board survived the crash, the Air Force said.

According to a statement by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the accident occurred at about 3.5 nautical miles from Kaduna Military Airfield as the plane was returning from a routine training flight.

Nigeria Air Force authorities have ordered a preliminary investigation to determine the immediate cause of the crash, the statement said. No further details were provided.

“The accident, which occurred at about 3.5 nautical miles from Kaduna Military airfield, involved 2 pilots who were returning from a routine training flight. Luckily, both pilots came out of the crash unscathed.”

“The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has since directed for preliminary investigation to ascertain the immediate cause of the crash.