NPF helicopter crashes

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), helicopter that took off from Abuja has crashed at the Bauchi Airport, without claiming any life, says the Accident Investigation Bureau of Nigeria, AIB.

A statement by the body says:

“On 26th January 2022, Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria was notified by Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) about an accident involving a Bell 429 helicopter with Registration Marks 5N-MDA owned and operated by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

“The accident occurred on 26th January 2022 around 7:30 pm (Local Time) at Bauchi Airport.

“The NPF helicopter had departed Abuja at 16:54 UTC for Bauchi with Six persons onboard maintaining 5,500ft.

“There were some injuries but no fatality.”

AIB appealed to those around the scene of the crash for photos video evidence that would help in its investigation.

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) investigates aircraft accidents and incidents in Nigeria. It is headquartered on the grounds of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.