By Correspondent.
The Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft has crashed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, with the two pilots ejecting to safety.
The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Gabwakwet said the plane crashed during a routine training exercise on Friday evening.
He said two pilots on board the aircraft survived, adding that they were under medical team observation of in a military facility.
Gabwakwet said:“Luckily, the two pilots on board survived the crash after successfully ejecting from the aircraft.
“Additionally, there was 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, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has constituted a board of inquiry to determine the causes of the crash.”
Edited by Dada Ahmed.