By Joy Odor
A Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft crashed today at about 4.15pm in Makurdi, Benue State, while on a routine training exercise.
According to the Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet in a press statement made available to Reportcircle News on Friday in Abuja,p the 2 pilots on board survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft and no loss of lives or damage to any property around the area of impact.
Both pilots are currently under observation at NAF Base Hospital, Makurdi.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has constituted a Board of Inquiry to determine the immediate and remote causes of the crash.
