The ongoing investigation into the ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, has seen additional advancements, according to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
The Cockpit Voice Recorder, or CVR, has been found, according to a statement released on Friday by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force.
The statement claims that technical personnel from the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the NAF verified the recovered voice recorder was undamaged. He continued by saying that while efforts are ongoing to find and rescue the remaining portion of the Flight Data Recorder, also known as the “black box,” parts of the device have already been recovered.
The announcement also disclosed the recovery of human remains, engine parts, and further aircraft debris.
The Directorate of Identification and Classification, DIC, carried out the required processes for correct identification, and the NAF statement states that the recovery process also included special attention to the proper management of human remains.
It further stated that the NAF has maintained contact with the victims’ relatives, acknowledging their need for support and information.According to the statement, “engagement with pertinent authorities on environmental concerns raised by the host community also remains an important part of the broader response.”