Military helicopter makes emergency landing at Agona Nkwanta
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that there were no fatalities following the emergency landing of one of its helicopters.
GAF also confirmed that all passengers involved in the helicopter crash-landing have been safely accounted for.
It is unclear yet what caused the forced landing.
Yesterday, the aircraft made a crash-landing at Bonsukrom in Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region.
The helicopter, which had on board 21 passengers made up of staff of the Ghana National Gas Company and aircrew, were conducting routine offshore powerline inspection of the Atuabo gas plant when the incident occurred.
The helicopter crash-landed into a bush near the Bonsokrom community, causing concern among residents.
In a statement issued by GAF on March 19 and signed by Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quarshie, Director General of Public Relations, it was stated that routine medical examinations are being conducted to ensure the well-being of all individuals.
“All passengers on board have been accounted for and there were no fatalities. However, they have been evacuated and are currently undergoing routine medical checkup.”
Meanwhile, preliminary assessments have commenced to ascertain the cause of the incident.”
According to a resident, the helicopter hovered over the area for some time in an attempt to find a suitable site for an emergency landing, but lost its balance and crashed into nearby trees. Amateur footage shows a side view of the helicopter trapped among the shrubs.
But security personnel on site tried to keep the crowd at bay while the passengers were conveyed to the hospital for healthcare.
One of the injured was transported to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital for emergency medical attention
