The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed the crash of the Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft that was returning to Abuja Airport while ordering a full-fledged investigation into the crash.
It was gathered that the plane complained of a faulty engine while en route to Minna in Niger State.
Tweeting, the official handle of Nigerian Air Force wrote,
“This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure en route Minna. First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all 7 personnel on board died in the crash
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), @CAS_IOAmao, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. While urging the general public to remain calm & await the outcome of the investigation, the CAS, on behalf of all NAF personnel, commiserates with the families of the deceased.”
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