Nigerian Air Force ATR‑42 crash in Igbokoda kills dozens
An ATR‑42 aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State on 5 October 2026.
Crash details
The aircraft crashed on 5 October 2026 in Igbokoda, Ondo State.
Official response
President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning following the crash. Aero Contractors suspended its Customer Service Week activities and its managing director expressed condolences to the families and the Air Force.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria announced the delivery of two ambulifts to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for passengers with reduced mobility.
Investigation and site visit
Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke visited the crash site and said a high‑level panel would probe the accident. He described the victims as highly trained professional officers and urged the public to avoid speculation.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa also visited the site, noting that the main body of the aircraft had not been recovered and that recovery teams faced swampy conditions up to 30 metres deep.
What's still unclear
Sources differ on the number of people on board: one source cites 25 deaths (five crew, 20 passengers) while another cites 25 passengers and seven crew members; a third source mentions 26 personnel on a special mission.
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