By Akinwale Kasali
Nigeria has recorded its first fatal plane crash in 2021, Sunday morning, February 21.
A Nigeria Airforce Aircraft, which took off from Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, en route Minna, Niger State, crashed on take-off, killing all seven souls on board.
The seven were all Military Personnel. The aircraft reportedly crashed due to engine failure.
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, first announced the crash of the Aircraft, King Air 350 on the runway of the airport.
He tweeted: “A military aircraft, King Air 350 has just crashed short of our Abuja runway after reporting engine failure enroute Minna.
“It appears to be fatal. We should remain calm & wait for the outcome of investigation by the military, while we pray for the departed soul/souls if any.”
An Aviation source told our correspondent that the Aircraft went up in flames, and there was no chance of any survivor.
In a statement, the NAF Director of of Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said: “This is to inform that a Nigeria Airforce Beecraft KingAir B350 aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna.
“First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all seven personnel on board died in the crash.”
Usually, the Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, does not investigate Military aircraft accidents, unless invited.
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