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About Nigerian Air Force |
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Press Release |
NIGERIAN AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN KANO
A Nigerian Air Force aircraft, F7-Ni on a routine training exercise at
Kano fatally crashed today at about 12:34 pm killing the only pilot on board.
The F7 fighter aircraft based in Makurdi recently relocated to Kano on 18
March 2011 for a two week flying training exercise before returning to Makurdi.
The Nigerian Air Force Headquarters has already set up an accident investigation
panel to unravel the circumstances that led to the accident. Further details on
the crash will be made known as soon as the family of the deceased pilot is informed.
Meanwhile, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal MD Umar has already sent a delegation
of senior Nigerian Air Force officers to commiserate with the family.
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Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations & Information
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