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32 people died in the ATR-42 type military plane crash in Nigeria
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32 people died in the ATR-42 type military plane crash in Nigeria

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  • An ATR-42 type military aircraft, heading from Benin City to Lagos in Nigeria, crashed near Igbokoda and a total of 32 people, including 25 passengers and 7 crew, lost their lives.
  • President Bola Tinubu stated that there were no survivors in the accident and expressed his deep sadness.
  • Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said that the plane was on a routine mission and contact with air traffic control was lost at 11.13 GMT.

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Military and civilian air transports have been carried out frequently in Nigeria in recent years. ATR-42 type aircraft are widely used for short-haul missions.

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The number of casualties in the plane crash in Nigeria has been announced. It was reported that the aircraft, which was previously mentioned as a military helicopter, was an ATR-42 type aircraft. A total of 32 people, including 25 passengers and 7 crew members, died on the plane that crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. It was stated that the plane went from Benin City to Lagos.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu confirmed that there were no survivors on the plane and expressed his "deep sadness". Expressing his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, Tinubu said, "The Commander of the Air Force informed me and I instructed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately launch a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future."

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo said that the Air Force ATR-42 type aircraft departed from Benin City to Lagos on Monday for a routine mission and air traffic controllers lost contact with the aircraft at 11.13 GMT.

The crash was one of the deadliest air crashes in Nigeria in recent years. The wreckage of the plane was found near the coastal town of Igbokoda.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The Nigerian Air Force will launch a full investigation to determine the cause of the crash.

    Very likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • What is the technical cause of the accident?
  • What was the equipment and cargo on the plane?
  • Where was the plane when contact was lost with air traffic control?

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PeopleBola TinubuFestus Keyamo
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PlacesNigeriaBenin CityLagosIgbokoda
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This article was originally published by NTV Dünya.

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