An investigative panel was set up yesterday by the Air Force to unravel the circumstances surrounding the plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, who led the search and recovery efforts at the swampy site, extended condolences to the families of the victims.
Accompanied by senior Air Force officials, he assured the families that a thorough investigation would be conducted to unravel the air accident involving the NAF ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, five days ago.
No fewer than 25 personnel, comprising five crew members and 25 passengers, lost their lives in the military aircraft on a routine flight from Benin to Lagos.
Air Marshal Aneke was received at the site by the Head of the Investigation and Recovery Team, Air Vice Marshal EOE Ebiowe, who gave an updated about the recovery efforts.
He said the recovery operation was being carried out in conjunction with relevant aviation, security and emergency-response agencies.
Marshal Ebiowe said the accident site was secured, while recovered items and other relevant evidence were being properly documented and preserved to support the ongoing investigation.
He said no conclusion on the cause of the accident can be made until the investigation is concluded.
Follow Us on Facebook – @LadunLiadi; Instagram – @LadunLiadi; Twitter – @LadunLiadi; Youtube – @LadunLiadiTV for updates
