The government has announced that the full helicopter crash investigation report will be made public at a media briefing today, November 11, according to Minister of Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
The report was handed to President Akufo-Addo on Monday, November 10, by a committee led by Acting Defence Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson at a meeting of the National Security Council, providing key findings from the August 6 crash.
“The report will be released to the public tomorrow, Tuesday at 11:30am,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu wrote on his Facebook page.
– Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science and Technology
– Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence
– Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
– Samuel Sarpong, Vice-Chair of the NDC
– Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate
– Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
– Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu
– Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah
The investigation into the August 6 helicopter crash was chaired by National Security Coordinator Abdul-Osman Razak and involved weeks of technical analysis with input from the Ghana Air Force, the GCAA, and international aviation specialists.
According to Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a media briefing today will share key findings and recommendations to help prevent similar aviation accidents, particularly in the context of military and government missions.
The crash, which killed all eight on board, is one of Ghana’s most tragic air accidents, prompting national mourning and renewed calls for enhanced air safety measures.
