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The Ghanaian government is set to release the investigation report on the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including former Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. The report will be presented to the National Security Council on November 10 and made public on November 11.
“Very important week coming up. Tomorrow [November 10], the report of the August 6 helicopter tragedy will be presented to the National Security Council. On Tuesday, the details of the report will be made public at a media briefing,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated.
The crash, involving a Harbin Z-9EH military helicopter, occurred while the officials were on an anti-illegal-mining mission to Obuasi. An investigation led by National Security Coordinator Abdul-Osman Razak, with input from the Ghana Air Force and international experts, will provide key findings and recommendations to prevent future accidents
The final report, compiled after weeks of technical analysis and consultations, was chaired by National Security Coordinator Abdul-Osman Razak. It incorporated input from the Ghana Air Force, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and international aviation experts.
According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, the upcoming media briefing will share key findings and recommendations aimed at preventing future aviation disasters, particularly in the context of military and government operations.
The August 6 crash remains one of Ghana’s most devastating air tragedies, prompting nationwide mourning and calls for a comprehensive safety review within the armed forces’ air operations.
