A Nigerian Air Force training jet has crashed in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, injuring two pilots onboard.
The training jet FT-7NI crashed on Friday evening during a routine training exercise.
Confirming the incident the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, stated that the two pilots on board all survived the crash and are currently being observed at the NAF base hospital.
“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,” he said.
He further confirmed that a board of inquiry has been constituted to determine the cause of the crash.
“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,” Gabkwet started.
