By Our Reporter
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recovered the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the site of its NAF 931 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo.
The service also announced plans to hold a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony for victims of the Oct. 5 accident on Nov. 26 at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
Ejodame said data retrieved from the cockpit voice recorder was being analysed and was expected to contribute significantly to the ongoing investigation.
He said the recovery operation had also yielded other aircraft fragments and relevant evidence from the crash site.
According to him, the investigation is progressing in collaboration with the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
He said the recovery operation had been challenging due to the swampy nature of the terrain and the depth to which some aircraft wreckage penetrated the ground.
The NAF spokesman added that several human remains had been recovered, while the identification process was ongoing.
He said the service was also engaging relevant agencies to address environmental concerns arising from the recovery exercise and ensure appropriate remediation.
Ejodame said the Nov. 26 memorial would provide an opportunity for bereaved families, colleagues, friends and members of the NAF community to honour the departed personnel.
He reiterated the NAF’s commitment to supporting the bereaved families and ensuring a thorough, professional and transparent investigation into the accident.
The service also appreciated the cooperation of relevant agencies, host communities and other stakeholders supporting the recovery and investigation efforts.
