1 fatality

Fatal aircraft accident during flight from Jos to Port Harcourt (CS-AHP)

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On August 6, 1976, a Cessna 402 (registration CS-AHP) operated by Somergul was involved in an aviation accident near Nigeria, Nigeria in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A single-engine aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances while traveling from Jos to Port Harcourt, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred during a scheduled flight originating in Jos and destined for Port Harcourt. The aircraft was operated by an unidentified operator and was being piloted by a single individual at the time of the incident.

During the course of the flight, the aircraft crashed, leading to a total loss of the airframe. There were no other occupants on board the aircraft during this period. The crash resulted in one fatality, which was the pilot.

Findings

The specific sequence of events leading up to the impact remains undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been officially established. Investigations into the exact nature of the failure or error are required to clarify why the flight ended in such a manner.