The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the crash site of an ATR-42 in Igbokoda, Ondo State, while investigations continue. Multiple outlets report that the CVR was found intact and that technical teams verified its condition.
Reports also describe ongoing recovery efforts at the swampy terrain, with authorities retrieving other evidence and working to complete examinations needed for a comprehensive investigation. Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) involvement is highlighted in some accounts, alongside NAF officials’ calls for patience as work continues.
Some outlets provide additional context on what investigators have recovered besides the CVR. Nigerian Eye details that part of the flight data recorder (FDR) was also retrieved and that recovery teams found debris, engine components, and human remains, while coordination with families and local leaders continues. Other outlets focus more narrowly on the CVR recovery announcement, with less detail on the wider investigative steps.
