Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Nigeria: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5N-AKO
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lagos - Benin City
MSN:
31-7512067
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in southwest Nigeria while completing a flight from Lagos to Benin City. All four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 400M off Forcados: 30 killed

Date & Time: May 26, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NAF904
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lagos - São Tomé
MSN:
10488
YOM:
1972
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
27
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
30
Aircraft flight hours:
2250
Aircraft flight cycles:
2040
Circumstances:
The airplane was completing a special flight from Lagos to São Tomé, carrying a Nigerian delegation comprising Government officials, Army officers and journalists. En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. While cruising in thunderstorm activity, the airplane went out of control, entered a dive and crashed into the sea (Gulf of Guinea) few km off Forcados. None of the 30 occupants survived the crash.

Crash of a Piper PA-31P-425 Navajo in Okitipupa: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 5, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
5N-AQZ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Benin City - Lagos
MSN:
31P-7300135
YOM:
1973
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the twin engine airplane entered a dive and crashed in flames in a wooded area located in the region of Okitipupa. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. It is believed that the airplane caught fire in flight for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Beechcraft A100 King Air near lagos

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N81MD
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
B-203
YOM:
1974
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the airplane suffered a double engine failure. The pilot reduced his altitude and completed an emergency landing on a beach located 112 km southeast of Lagos. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure in flight for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Fokker F28 Fellowship 1000 in Kano: 16 killed

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1978 at 1243 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5N-ANA
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Abuja - Kano
MSN:
11993
YOM:
1970
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
16
Aircraft flight hours:
10625
Aircraft flight cycles:
13303
Circumstances:
While descending to Kano-Mallam Aminu Kano Airport, the crew was instructed to maintain FL65 as a Nigerian Air Force MiG-21 was performing touch-and-go maneuvers at the same airport. After the jet trainer completed its touch-and-go and was taking off, its crew was informed about the approach of the F28 which should land first on runway 05. On short final, both aircraft collided and crashed in flames about 2 km short of runway threshold. Both aircraft were destroyed and all 18 occupants were killed. The exact circumstances and causes of the in-flight collision are unclear.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Zaria

Date & Time: May 6, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
5N-AVB
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Zaria - Zaria
MSN:
31-7300163
YOM:
1973
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training mission at Zaria Airport. On final approach, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. The aircraft was destroyed while both occupants, an instructor and a pilot under supervision were uninjured.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200 in Sokoto

Date & Time: Apr 25, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5N-AAW
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10217
YOM:
1963
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
21060
Aircraft flight cycles:
22167
Circumstances:
After landing, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to a halt few dozen meters further. While all 23 occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Lagos: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 4, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
5N-AKQ
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
31-7612051
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach to Lagos-Murtala Muhammed Airport, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Cessna 402 in Nigeria: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CS-AHP
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Jos - Port Harcourt
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while completing a flight from Jos to Port Harcourt. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Cessna 401 in Benin City: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 9, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
5N-AMA
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
401-0076
YOM:
1967
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff from Benin City Airport for unknown reasons. All three occupants were killed.