Nigerian Air Force helicopter suffers technical mishap, crashes into water
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Agusta 109 Light Utility
Helicopter has suffered a mishap while undertaking a liaison mission
targeted at further enhancing the synergy between the Nigerian Army and
the NAF in the ongoing counterinsurgency operation in the North East.
A statement issued by NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore, Olatokunbo Adesanya said the incident, which occurred today, 6 July 2017, was as a result of an airborne technical fault with the helicopter.
"The experienced NAF pilots, however, successfully ditched
the helicopter into a pool of water to minimize damage and loss of
lives. Consequently, there were neither any injuries nor loss of lives
to anyone on board or on the ground. The Chief of the Air Staff has
immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine
the exact cause of the incidence while efforts are ongoing to recover
the helicopter and members of the board are already in Maiduguri to
commence work. The NAF continues to solicit the understanding and
support of the general populace as it daily strives to ensure the
security of Nigeria and Nigerians." the statement reads.
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