@sammy_rychie: This is the crash that happened today - Monday Oct 5th 2026 in Igbokoda, Ilaje LGA, Ondo State. A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft with tail number NGR 931 carrying *25 passengers + 7 crew = 32 people* on board was flying from Benin to Lagos. It lost contact with air traffic control at 0813 GMT and crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda. Wreckage has been found in a swampy area and search and rescue is ongoing. 93c6 *The official cause is NOT yet known.* President Tinubu has ordered a full investigation and the Air Force is leading it. The NSIB said it will not investigate directly because it's a military aircraft unless invited. 2673 But generally, these are the things investigators will be looking at for a crash like this: 1. Technical / Mechanical Failure - Engine failure or propeller control unit failure - this was the cause of the 2013 Akure-bound plane crash in Lagos - Loss of thrust, fuel system problem, or structural failure - For ATR-42, it's a twin-propeller plane, so any issue with one engine on takeoff or landing can be critical 57ed 2. Weather - Igbokoda is a coastal, riverine area. Heavy rain, low clouds, strong winds or poor visibility this morning could be a factor. The monarch said it fell in a swampy, waterlogged area which may have prevented fire cb66 3. Human Error / Operational - Crew Resource Management, decision to continue flight despite warning signs - the 2013 report blamed poor professional conduct and ignoring warnings - Air traffic control communication loss - Minister Keyamo said all efforts to raise the aircraft on radio proved abortive 6c4cc5c1 4. Loss of Communication & Navigation - The fact that controllers lost contact at 9:13am suggests possible electrical or radio failure before the crash. For now, no casualty number has been officially confirmed. The Air Force said it was on a routine mission. c5c1 Investigators will need the black box (flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder) to know the real cause. Are you from Ilaje / Igbokoda side? Do you want me to keep you updated when the official cause is released?

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Tuesday 06 October 2026 21:12:41 GMT