Nigerian Air Force recovers voice recorder from Ondo crash that killed 25 people as probe continues
Published 8 Nov 2026 · 1-min read
Photo: Recovery operation at the Igbokoda crash site · Source: Punch (6 Nov 2026)
The Nigerian Air Force has recovered the intact Cockpit Voice Recorder from the ATR-42 that crashed on 5 October near Igbokoda, Ondo State, killing 25 people.
Key points
- A 12-member investigation board, including the NCAA and NSIB, was set up on 13 October.
- Part of the Flight Data Recorder was also recovered, and the search for the rest continues.
- The Air Force has not speculated on the cause of the crash.
Part of the Flight Data Recorder was also recovered, and the search for the rest continues. A 12-member investigation board, including the NCAA and NSIB, was set up on 13 October.
The Air Force has not speculated on the cause of the crash.
Why this matters
The recorder was recovered intact from the ATR-42 that crashed on 5 October near Igbokoda, killing 25 people.
Latest developments
First published 8 Nov 2026.
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