The inquiry into the crash of the ATR-42 aircraft at Igbokoda, Ondo State, has been further advanced by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
The recovery of the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) was announced on Friday by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force.
The statement states that technical specialists from the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) verified that the recovered voice recorder was in good working order.
In addition, he mentioned that pieces of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), also known as the black box, were found and recovered, but the search for the rest of the device is ongoing.
Additional aeroplane debris, engine parts, and human remains have been discovered, according to the statement.
The NAF said that the Directorate of Identification and Classification (DIC) oversaw the processes required for accurate human remains identification as part of the recovery process.
“Engagement with relevant authorities on environmental concerns raised by the host community also remains an important part of the broader response,” the statement reiterated, adding that the NAF has maintained engagements with the victims’ families, acknowledging their need for information and support.