Incident Chengdu FT-7NI ,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 317982
 
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Date:Friday 14 July 2023
Time:c. 16:15
Type:Silhouette image of generic MG21 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Chengdu FT-7NI
Owner/operator:Nigerian Air Force (NAF)
Registration:
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:over Makurdi, Benue -   Nigeria
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
A Nigerian Air Force Chengdu FT-7NI crashed under unknown circumstances during a training flight over Mukardi, Benue.
Both pilots ejected safely and the aircraft was destroyed.

Sources:

https://www.channelstv.com/2023/07/14/just-in-air-force-plane-crashes-in-benue/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FysoH5rWYAEoFTS?format=jpg&name=medium (photo)

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
14-Jul-2023 17:35 gerard57 Added
14-Jul-2023 17:39 gerard57 Updated
14-Jul-2023 17:42 RobertMB Updated
17-Jul-2023 01:11 RobertMB Updated
20-Jul-2023 09:56 Anon. Updated
20-Jul-2023 09:57 harro Updated

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