# Nigerian Air Force Agusta 109 helicopter crashes in Borno

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2017/07/nigerian-air-force-agusta-109-helicopter-crashes-in-borno/
- Published: 2017-07-07T23:41:00+01:00
- Author: Ekene Lionel

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A **Nigerian Air Force** Agusta 109 helicopter was brought down on a body of water
by the crew yesterday after it developed a ‘_technical glitch’_ as reported by the
Nigerian Defence Headquarter spokesperson Air Commodore OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA on 6
July. The incident occurred during a joint arms counter insurgency operation between
the **Air Force** and the **Army** in the North Eastern Borno state.

Fortunately, there was no loss of live as the helicopter crew decided to ditch the
chopper in a large pool of water to prevent casualty and minimize  damage to the
helicopter. 

According to the picture released, it appears that the main rotor blade of the Agusta
109 was severely damaged during the hard landing and the fuselage is partially immersed
in water. The **Nigerian Air Force** operates a small fleet of thirteen Agusta 109
helicopters acquired from Italy used for light transport and utility.

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