Helicopter Crash Report Released: Details to Be Shared With Public on November 11

Government to Release Details of August 6 Helicopter Crash Investigation

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communications, has announced that the report on the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on August 6 will be made public on November 11. This comes after the investigative team presents its findings to the National Security Council on November 10.

The government plans to hold a media briefing to share the results and recommendations from the investigation. This step is aimed at ensuring that Ghanaians are fully informed about the causes of the incident and the measures proposed to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The Minister shared this information while outlining key activities for the coming week. He emphasized that the next few days would be critical for transparency and accountability. “Very important week coming up,” he stated. “Tomorrow (November 10), the report of the August 6 Helicopter tragedy investigation will be presented to the National Security Council. On Tuesday (November 11), the details of the report will be made public at a media briefing.”

In addition to the release of the helicopter crash report, the Minister highlighted other significant events scheduled for the week. President Mahama is set to launch the ‘nkoko nkitinkiti’ project in Kumasi on Wednesday, November 12. The following day, the 2026 Budget will be read in Parliament by the Finance Minister. This budget is expected to include far-reaching policy initiatives that could shape the country’s economic direction.

Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Eight Lives

The August 6 helicopter crash involved a Harbin Z-9EH military helicopter with the tail number GHF 631. The aircraft was operated by the Ghana Air Force and took off from Accra at around 09:12 on Wednesday, August 6, carrying eight individuals, including members of the Ghana Air Force.

They were en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region for an anti-illegal-mining mission when they lost radar contact and crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District. All eight people on board tragically lost their lives. The victims included:

• Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah
• Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed
• Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed Limuna
• NDC Vice-Chair Samuel Sarpong
• Former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye
• Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
• Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu
• Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah

Following the incident, an investigation was initiated. The investigative body was chaired by National Security Coordinator Abdul-Osman Razak. Representatives from the Ghana Air Force, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, and international advisers also contributed to the inquiry. Their findings are now being compiled and will soon be shared with the public.