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NAF recovers more components from crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft in Ondo
The NAF said the teams were working day and night to locate and retrieve relevant materials for documentation and preservation in support of the ongoing investigation.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recovered additional components from its ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as joint search and recovery operations continue at the accident site.
The Air Force disclosed this in a statement published on its official X handle on Wednesday, noting that specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) were working alongside its recovery team to conduct underwater searches and retrieve more components.
According to the statement, the operation involves hydrographic surveys, satellite-based search-and-rescue imagery, excavation of mud and the pumping out of excess water to gain access to areas of interest.
The multi-agency effort is aimed at recovering additional parts of the aircraft from the crash site, with teams continuing their work both underwater and around the affected area.
The NAF said the teams were working day and night to locate and retrieve relevant materials for documentation and preservation in support of the ongoing investigation.
“Additional aircraft components have been recovered as efforts continue to locate and retrieve relevant materials for documentation and preservation in support of the ongoing investigation,” the statement said.
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