A small Nigerian air force passenger plane has crashed just outside Abuja airport due to engine failure, killing all seven people on board, the air force said.
"First responders are at the scene. Sadly, all 7 personnel on board died in the crash," said air force spokesman Ibikunle Daramole said in a statement.
Seven people were killed when a military plane crashed on its way back to the airport after reporting engine failure, officials say https://t.co/MHyxs6tVuv
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The Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja airport after reporting engine failure en route to Minna, he said.
The city of Minna lies about 110 kilometres (68 miles) northwest of Abuja.
In scrubland just outside the airport perimeter, dozens of military and airport officials picked through the charred remnants of the airplane.
Fire engines and ambulances stood by.
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The smell of burning chemicals lingered in the air but no fire or smoke were visible, a witness said.
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