CAS orders investigation into aircraft accident

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosun has ordered immediate investigation into the circumstance that led to accident of a Super Puma Helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on training mission in Lagos.
The statement by Director Public Relations and Information, DOPRI, Air Commodore Dele Alonge indicated that the aircraft suffered  severe damage  due to hydraulic failure  while returning to the Apron after completion of training exercise .
The statement said: “There was no casualty recorded, however, the main Rotor debris caused damage to some ground equipment. Consequently, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal AN Amosu has ordered immediate investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the accident.