Abuja - Minna

On February 21, 2021 at 11:48 AM, Abuja - Minna experienced a crash involving Beechcraft 350 Super King Air, operated by Nigerian Air Force, with the event recorded near Abuja Abuja Federal Capital Territory.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

7 people were known to be on board, 7 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 5, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff from Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, while climbing, the crew informed ATC about an engine failure and was cleared for an immediate return. On final approach to runway 22, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all 7 occupants were killed, among them two pilots, four ATOS specialists (Airborne Tactical Observation System) and one technician.

Aircraft reference details include registration NAF201, MSN FL-585, year of manufacture 2008.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 9.0805°, 7.4969°.