23 h. ago Retired Air Force officer urges patience as Adansi helicopter crash black box undergoes analysis

A retired Air Force Officer has called for calm and patience from the Ghanaian public as investigations continue into the recent military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.

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23 h. ago Retired Air Force officer downplays severe weather as possible cause of helicopter crash

Former Air Force officer Wing Commander Nelson Patrick Sorgbordzor has downplayed suggestions that adverse weather played a decisive role in a recent military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished individuals.

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45 h. ago ‘They’re not registered with us’ – GMet questions source of weather data for VRA helicopter after series of forced landings

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is questioning how a Volta River Aviation helicopter has been making flight decisions after a spate of emergency landings, despite not being registered with the agency.

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4 d. ago Ghana Urged to Send Crash Helicopter’s Black Box to Makers for Analysis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-send-crash-helicopters-black-box-to-makers-for-analysis/Retired Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor insists Ghana must involve the manufacturer in decoding the black box from last week’s fatal military helicopter crash. The former Air Force officer stressed that only the Chinese makers of the Z-9 helicopter possess the expertise to extract and interpret critical flight data. “You can’t simply open it for […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-urged-to-send-crash-helicopters-black-box-to-makers-for-analysis/

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4 d. ago Retired Air Force Expert Rules Out Sabotage in Ghana Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-air-force-expert-rules-out-sabotage-in-ghana-helicopter-crash/Retired Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor has identified the aircraft in last week’s fatal crash as a Chinese-donated Z-9 utility helicopter, dismissing speculation about sabotage. The military veteran confirmed the helicopter adapted from the French Eurocopter Dolphin  was delivered approximately two years ago and served multiple roles including transport, search-and-rescue, and anti-submarine operations. “These aircraft […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-air-force-expert-rules-out-sabotage-in-ghana-helicopter-crash/

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4 d. ago SIC Life Insurance Limited commiserate with families of helicopter victims

We at SIC Life Insurance Limited are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two esteemed government ministers, dedicated public officials, and gallant members of the Ghana Armed Forces.

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4 d. ago SIC Life Insurance Limited commiserates with families of helicopter victims

We at SIC Life Insurance Limited are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two esteemed government ministers, dedicated public officials, and gallant members of the Ghana Armed Forces.

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5 d. ago CARE International in Ghana mourns victims of Adansi Akrofum helicopter crash

CARE International in Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the helicopter crash near Adansi Akrofum in the Ashanti Region that claimed the lives of eight people, including cabinet ministers, senior government officials, and members of the Ghana Air Force. In a statement on Friday, the humanitarian organisation extended condolences to President John Dramani Mahama, the […]

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6 d. ago Ghana Media Regulator Urges Restraint in Helicopter Crash Coverage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-media-regulator-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-coverage/Ghana’s National Media Commission has called for responsible reporting and public restraint following a military helicopter crash that killed Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Alhaji Dr. Muntala Muhammad. The commission expressed profound sorrow over Thursday’s accident, which also claimed the lives of six others including senior officials and air force personnel. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-media-regulator-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-coverage/

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6 d. ago Deeper Life extends condolences to gov’t and families after helicopter crash

The Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) Ghana has expressed its deepest sorrow and condolences following the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including senior government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces.

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7 d. ago Ghana Confirms Recovery of All Victims in Ministerial Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-recovery-of-all-victims-in-ministerial-helicopter-crash/Rescue teams have retrieved the remains of all eight victims from Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Brofoyedru, Ashanti Region. The Ghana Armed Forces aircraft was transporting senior officials to launch a mining reform program in Obuasi when it went down, incinerating the aircraft beyond recognition. The deceased include Defence […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-confirms-recovery-of-all-victims-in-ministerial-helicopter-crash/

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4 w. ago EOCO teams up with Nigerian agency to rescue trafficking victims

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has joined forces with anti-human trafficking agency in Nigeria to support victims of job scams and human trafficking.

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4 w. ago QNET and EOCO announce collaboration to combat organised crime

In a powerful move to combat fraudulent activities and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation, QNET and Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) have joined forces in a formal collaboration.

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