A Nigerian Air Force’s F7-Ni fighter jet with number NAF801 crashed yesterday while returning to the base from an interdicted mission.
As stated by a statement by the Director, Public Relations, Nigerian Airforce, Air Commodore Dele Alonge, the accident was caused by bad weather around Hong, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State at about 1623hrs (4.23 pm).
There was no survival as the pilot of the aircraft lost his life in the incident.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal SB Abubakar has set up an investigation panel to unravel the remote and immediate cause of the accident.