In a statement released on Friday, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) confirmed that the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the ATR‑42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, has been recovered and is intact. The recovery was verified by technical teams from the NAF and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB).
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, said that parts of the flight data recorder (FDR), commonly known as the black box, were also retrieved. Efforts to locate and recover the remaining portion of the FDR are ongoing.
In addition to the black boxes, investigators have recovered further aircraft wreckage, engine components and human remains. Operations are continuing in the challenging swamp terrain surrounding the crash site, with teams working to retrieve outstanding components and conduct the necessary technical examinations.
“Operations are ongoing in the challenging swamp terrain, with teams working to retrieve outstanding components and facilitate the necessary technical examinations. The investigation is being conducted with due diligence to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based findings,” the statement read.
The NAF has also taken care to handle the recovered human remains properly. The Directorate of Identification and Classification (DIC) is responsible for the identification procedures, while the force has maintained regular engagement with the families of the victims to keep them informed and provide support.
Engagement with relevant authorities on environmental concerns raised by the host community remains an important part of the broader response, the statement added.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
