Defence Web posted on 17 July 2023 an article titled "Another Nigerian F-7Ni Lost in a Crash" by Guy Martin.
In 2005, Nigeria purchased twelve F-7Ni single seat fighters and three FT-7Ni dual-seat trainers from China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation. Six have been lost in crashes along with three pilots. Most recently, a two-seat trainer crashed on 14 July. The two pilots ejected safely.
