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##### 2026 Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 crash
# A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42-500 aircraft crashes in Ondo State, Nigeria, killing all 25 people on board. 

Rescue teams are searching the crash site after the military aircraft went down in southern Nigeria. The fate of those on board remains unclear.


### Sources:

1. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/military-aircraft-with-32-people-onboard-crashes-in-southern-nigeria/a-79552403) [Image](https://static.dw.com/image/79554885_6.jpg)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-military-helicopter-carrying-32-passengers-crew-members-crashes-2026-10-05/)

### Changes:

1. A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42-500 aircraft carrying 32 people crashes near Igbokoda, Nigeria.  _2026-10-05 16:12:28 (First version)_
2. A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42-500 aircraft carrying 32 people crashes in Ondo State, Nigeria.  _2026-10-07 12:12:49 (Update)_
2. A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42-500 aircraft crashes in Ondo State, Nigeria, killing all 25 people on board.  _(Current version)_

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