Helicopter Crash: US Air Force To Assist Investigations As Board Starts Work

The Ministry of Defence has officially launched investigations into the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash, with technical assistance from the United States Air Force.

The tragic incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, claimed eight lives. Among the victims were Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Defence; Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; and Dr. Samuel Sarpong, NDC Vice Chairman.

Also killed were Samuel Aboagye, Deputy NADMO Director-General; Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala; Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu; and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

In a statement issued on Monday, August 25, and signed by Acting Defence Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Ministry confirmed that an Investigation Board had officially begun work to determine the cause of the crash.

The Board, chaired by the National Security Coordinator, includes representatives from the Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

The Ministry further revealed that visiting investigators from the U.S. Air Force are providing advisory and technical support. Additional experts and institutions, both local and international, may also be called upon to assist the process.

On the day of the crash, a preliminary team was immediately dispatched to collect initial evidence. Their findings have now been submitted to the Board.

The Defence Ministry indicated that the Board has been given a 30-day mandate to complete and present its final report.

🇬🇭 Z-9 Helicopter Crash

The Ministry of Defence has officially announced that the Investigation Board set up to uncover the cause of the recent Z-9 military helicopter crash has begun its work as of August 25, 2025.

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Source: Citinews