7 fatalities

2015-08-29: Dornier DO228 (NAF030) — Nigerian Air Force — Old Kaduna, Nigeria

Old Kaduna, NigeriaTakeoff (climb)

On August 29, 2015, a Dornier DO228 (registration NAF030) operated by Nigerian Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Old Kaduna, Nigeria during takeoff. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during the climb phase immediately after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed into a residential structure in Kaduna, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.

What happened

During a climb following departure from the Kaduna Military Airfield, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The descent ended when the plane struck a house situated within the Ribadu Cantonment. Upon impact, the wreckage ignited, causing a large fire.

There were seven fatalities recorded during the accident, involving the entire group on board. The occupants included the pilot, the co-pilot, two engineers, and three passengers.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the aircraft became uncontrollable during the initial climb phase of the flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost control during the climb phase immediately after takeoff.