All 8 Confirmed Dead in Ghana Military Helicopter Crash Near Obuasi

All eight persons on board a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter have died after the aircraft crashed in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday morning.

The helicopter, which took off from Accra at 9:12am, lost radar contact en route to Obuasi. It was carrying three crew members and five passengers.

At a 2:30pm press briefing, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah confirmed the deaths and named the victims. They include Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Dr Samuel Sarpong, Mr Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Amaning Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed

Eyewitnesses say the aircraft was flying low before a loud explosion was heard. Parts of the wreckage were seen in flames, with at least four bodies burnt beyond recognition.

The Ghana Armed Forces say investigations are underway.

Source : African Property Magazine, Joycelyn Marigold