Air crash : Pilot survives as NAF helicopter crashes in Kaduna

A Nigeria Air Force (NAF) helicopter has crashed at Tami village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The incident occurred in the early morning on Monday, causing significant alarm among the villagers.

The helicopter, said to be on a routine operational flight, experienced a technical hitch that led to the crash.

The pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively that ensured his own survival.

Eyewitnesses said the pilot emerged from the wreckage unscathed.

Residents of Tami village quickly gathered at the crash site, offering assistance and expressing relief that no life was lost.

It was gathered that a team of military officers from the Nigerian Air Force swiftly arrived at the scene to secure the area and conduct an initial investigation.

They cordoned off the crash site to prevent unauthorised access and to ensure the safety of the villagers.

The officers also began preliminary assessments to determine the cause of the crash, which remained unknown at this time.