By Lengnan Tobias
Specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have recovered aircraft components from the scene of the NAF ATR 42-500 aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State.
This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigeria Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Wednesday in Abuja.
Ejodame said the divers were sustaining underwater search and recovery operations in support of the ongoing investigation of the crash.
“The divers are working assiduously to locate and retrieve relevant materials for documentation and preservation.
“The multi-agency teams are working tirelessly day and night to maintain sustained efforts, supported by hydrographic surveys, satellite-based search-and-rescue imagery, mud excavation and pumping out of excess water to facilitate access to relevant areas”, he said.
Recall that the NAF ATR 42-500 aircraft with registration number NAF 931, and with 25 persons comprising five crew and 20 passengers on board had crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State on Oct. 5.
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