ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 156695
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| Date: | 17-JUN-2013 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet E |
| Owner/operator: | Nigerian Air Force |
| Registration: | NAF4.. |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | 37 mi (60 km) W of Niamey -
 Niger
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The plane crashed on a reconnaissance mission. Both pilots were killed.
The Nigerian military is taking part in the regional effort to support France's operation in northern Mali.
Sources:
http://my.opera.com/stevora/blog/2013/06/17/nigerian-military-plane-crashes-in-niger-2-dead
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Jun-2013 13:05 | gerard57 | Added |
| 17-Jun-2013 17:06 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 17-Jun-2013 17:06 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type] |
| 17-Jun-2013 18:04 | TB | Updated [Registration, Location] |
| 19-Jun-2013 09:37 | Anon. | Updated [Registration] |
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