On October 7, 1967, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 5N-AAV) operated by Biafran Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Lagos, Nigeria in flight. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was destroyed by hostile ground or air fire during its approach to the target area. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft conducting a bombing mission against government installations near Lagos was destroyed by enemy fire, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During a military operation targeting various government facilities located in the vicinity of Lagos, an aircraft was involved in a fatal engagement. While the plane was maneuvering toward its intended targets, it came under heavy fire from hostile forces. The impact of the incoming rounds caused the aircraft to crash, resulting in a massive explosion upon impact with the ground.
There were eight fatalities recorded during the incident, as all individuals on board perished in the crash. No survivors were recovered from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the destruction of the aircraft concluded that the primary reason for the loss was that the plane was shot down by enemy fire while approaching its mission objectives.
Probable cause
The aircraft was destroyed by hostile ground or air fire during its approach to the target area.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 7 Oct 1967 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Lagos, Nigeria?
An aircraft conducting a bombing mission against government installations near Lagos was destroyed by enemy fire, resulting in no survivors.
Were there any fatalities in the 7 Oct 1967 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Oct 1967 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration 5N-AAV, operated by Biafran Air Force, at Lagos, Nigeria.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft was destroyed by hostile ground or air fire during its approach to the target area.
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