
A Florida Institute of Technology student, Alfa Ekele, has been identified as the person killed at the Orlando Executive Airport after wind gusts of 60 mph, flipped a twin-engine plane he was on, earlier this month.
The U.S. Aviation Administration confirmed Ekele and one person were inside the twin-engine Diamond DA42 Twin Star when it flipped over at about 5 p.m. The airport spokesperson said the plane was holding for takeoff on a taxiway while the weather was unfavourable when the accident happened.
The deceased was studying for a master's degree in administration of applied aviation safety at the university’s College of Aeronautics. The incident was not related to Ekele's work at the school in Melbourne, university officials confirmed.
"Alfa was dear to many, and anyone who knew him was impacted by his faith and pursuit of God, genuine love for his family, contagious smile, generosity and impeccable work ethic.
He was a passionate pilot who excelled in all his classes and was on the path to working in civil aviation'' Maureen Namukasa, a doctoral student in aviation sciences and Alfa's friend said
Ekele is survived by his wife, Precious Ekele, and two children. Florida Tech will hold a public memorial service for Ekele at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15, in the All Faiths Center on campus.
Dem go dash dem citizenship.
So this what you could think of??? Such a poor mind set!! Poverty mindsets. Nigerians and opportunist Tueh...
Did they not know about the wind? But they still let him continue, wicked people, they killed the poor guy. May his soul RIP.
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Rest In Peace brother 🇺🇸 🇳🇬
Hmmm. The weather wasn't favourable. They should have aborted the trip. RIP to the dead...
Bad news
Na fulani pipo arrange this young man to this untimely end. This zoo enh.
Rest in peace, you affected alot of life through the gospel. I remembered the very first day you took me in your car, you made me feel like one of the air force officer. I and my family say good night until we meet at the feet of Jesus Christ.
So sad, may God of all consolation comfort and consoled his family. Rip
I will forever miss you brother