What we know so far: Nigeria’s Ondo plane crash
A Nigerian Air Force plane crashed in Ondo State on Monday, killing all 32 people on board. Here is what we know so far about the tragedy.
The aircraft was an ATR-42 transport plane operated by the Nigerian Air Force. It went down on Monday morning in southwestern Nigeria. Every person aboard died.
The Air Force has released the names of 25 victims, five crew members and 20 passengers. The ranks and roles of all 32 have not been fully published. Families are being informed.
President Bola Tinubu mourned the dead and ordered an investigation. The government declared national mourning. No cause has been announced yet.
Military plane crashes are investigated by examining wreckage, flight data and maintenance records. Officials have not said whether the plane sent a distress signal before going down.
This is among the deadliest Nigerian military air accidents in recent years. The investigation’s findings will matter for the Air Force’s safety record and for the families seeking answers. Updates will follow as officials release more details.
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