Amoakohene Confirms Recovery Of Black Box From Crashed Military Helicopter

Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has confirmed the recovery of the black box from the Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter that crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District on Wednesday, August 6, killing several top government and military officials.

In a Facebook update on Thursday, August 7, Dr. Amoakohene said investigators successfully retrieved the device from the crash site, marking a crucial step toward determining the cause of the disaster.

The operation, led by Ghana Air Force officers with support from other military units, local residents, and the area’s Assembly Member, involved navigating dense forest terrain to reach the remote location.

The tragic crash claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, and NDC Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong. The three crew members Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah also died.

According to initial reports, the helicopter was headed to Obuasi when it went off radar, triggering an urgent search by military and local teams. Investigators hope the black box will yield vital data to reconstruct the events leading to the crash.

Meanwhile, samples of the victims’ remains have been flown to South Africa for DNA testing to aid identification.

1. Black Box has been found
2. We have formally visited the families of Dr Sarpong & Hon Aboagye
3. ARCC Opens BOC

— Dr Frank Amoakohene (@DrAmoakohene) August 7, 2025

Source: Citinews