On October 1, 1980, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration 5N-AKO) operated by Aero Contractors was involved in an aviation accident near Nigeria, Nigeria in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed in southwest Nigeria during a flight from Lagos to Benin City, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.
What happened
A flight traveling from Lagos toward Benin City ended in an accident within the southwest region of Nigeria. The aircraft was performing its scheduled route when it went down under circumstances that remain undetermined. There were no survivors of the impact.
Location: Southwest Nigeria
Route: Lagos to Benin City
Fatalities: Four individuals
Findings
The specific reasons for the crash have not yet been established, as the event occurred under unknown circumstances. Investigations into the exact nature of the accident are required to determine why the flight failed to reach its destination.