Ondo Crash: NAF, Navy Divers Recover More Wreckage During Search

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have recovered further elements from the wreckage of a crashed NAF ATR 42-500 plane in Igbokoda, Ondo State, as underwater search and restoration operations proceed.

The restoration effort is being supported by hydrographic surveys, satellite-based search-and-rescue imagery, mud excavation and the pumping out of extra water to allow specialist groups to entry areas the place related plane elements could also be situated.

The NAF disclosed this on Wednesday, saying specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy and NSIB had been sustaining operations on the crash website to find and retrieve supplies wanted for the continuing investigation.

According to the Air Force, the multi-agency groups have continued working day and night time to get well plane elements for documentation and preservation.

“Working tirelessly, day and night, the multi-agency teams are maintaining sustained efforts, and supported by hydrographic surveys, satellite-based search-and-rescue imagery,” the NAF mentioned.

The army mentioned further elements had been recovered, whereas search operations had been persevering with to find different related supplies that would assist investigators set up the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The recovered elements are anticipated to be documented and preserved as a part of the investigation into the accident.

The ATR 42-500 plane crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026, prompting a coordinated restoration operation involving the Air Force, Navy and NSIB.

The ongoing operation is geared toward retrieving related wreckage and supplies from the crash website to help the investigation.