By CS News.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced further progress in the investigation of the ATR-42 aircraft accident in Igbokoda, Ondo State, following the recovery of the aircraft’s Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR).
The NAF said the CVR was confirmed intact by technical teams from the Air Force and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, part of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) was also retrieved, while efforts to locate and recover the remaining portion are ongoing.
The NAF Igbokoda aircraft accident recovery operation has also yielded additional aircraft wreckage, engine components and human remains.
The Air Force disclosed that operations were continuing in the challenging swamp terrain, with teams working to retrieve outstanding components and facilitate the necessary technical examinations.
It added that the investigation was being conducted with due diligence to ensure comprehensive and evidence-based findings.
The recovery process also involves the careful handling of human remains, with the Directorate of Identification and Classification undertaking the necessary procedures for proper identification.
The NAF said it had maintained contact with the victims’ families to provide information and support, while also engaging relevant authorities over environmental concerns raised by the host community.
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