Incident Overview
A special flight from Lagos to São Tomé crashed into the Gulf of Guinea several kilometers off Forcados. The airplane was carrying a Nigerian delegation comprising Government officials, Army officers, and journalists. None of the 30 occupants survived the crash.
Flight Details
The flight was en route from Lagos to São Tomé when it encountered poor weather conditions. While cruising in thunderstorm activity, the airplane went out of control, entered a dive, and crashed into the sea.
Weather Conditions
The crew faced poor weather conditions during the flight, specifically thunderstorm activity at cruise altitude. These conditions preceded the loss of control and subsequent dive into the water.
Aftermath
All 30 people on board perished in the accident. No survivors were found.