No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Maiduguri Airport (N1210Y)

Maiduguri, NigeriaFlight

On September 26, 1987, a Cessna 441 Conquest (registration N1210Y) operated by Africair was involved in an aviation accident near Maiduguri, Nigeria in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aircraft crashed approximately 10 kilometers from Maiduguri Airport, resulting in injuries to all individuals on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the vicinity of Maiduguri, Nigeria. The aircraft went down at a distance of roughly 10 km from the Maiduguri Airport. During the event, the aircraft sustained damage that resulted in four injuries among the occupants on board.

Findings

The specific details regarding the flight phase or the exact sequence of events leading to the impact remain undetermined, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances. No further information is currently available regarding the operator or the specific model of the aircraft involved in this incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Sept 1987 Cessna 441 Conquest accident near Maiduguri, Nigeria?

An aircraft crashed approximately 10 kilometers from Maiduguri Airport, resulting in injuries to all individuals on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 1987 Cessna 441 Conquest accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Sept 1987 involved a Cessna 441 Conquest, registration N1210Y, operated by Africair, at Maiduguri, Nigeria.