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Military ATR 42 crashed in Nigeria

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An ATR 42 of the Nigerian Air Force crashed in the state of Ondo. According to the preliminary information provided by the Minister of Aviation, 32 people were on board and the report does not contain any final findings.

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Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 crashes in Ondo State with 32 aboard

Source date: 05.10.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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