Ghana: Bad Weather Blamed for Ghana Helicopter Crash

Ghana: Bad Weather Blamed for Ghana Helicopter Crash

The August 6, 2025 Z-9 EH GHF 631 helicopter accident, which claimed eight lives, was caused by bad weather, the Investigative Committee has found.

Retired Air Force Officer Defends Helicopter Crash Investigation Findings

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/retired-air-force-officer-defends-helicopter-crash-investigation-findings/Retired Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor has described the investigative report into the fatal August 6 military helicopter crash as comprehensive and credible, insisting the incident resulted from an unavoidable weather phenomenon rather than human error or mechanical fa…

Pilot in August 6 helicopter crash was fully qualified - Investigative Committee

By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Head of Investigations at the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and member of the investigation committee into the August 6 helicopter crash, Captain Paul Fordjour, has stated that the captain on duty that day was fully competent to fly the helicopter. Presenting the report on the helicopter crash on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Captain Fordjour stated that according to the report, any potentia…

Helicopter Crash: Full Findings and Recommendations from Investigative Committee Report

The government-appointed Investigative Committee tasked with probing the tragic August 6 helicopter crash has publicly presented its findings. The presentation was made on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, by Captain (Rtd) Paul Forjoe, a committee member. The report revealed that the crash was caused by a sudden loss of altitude due to a downdraft, which was linked to adverse weather conditions. It also noted that the flight had been delayed by appr…

Modernize Ghana Air Force Fleet to prevent August 6 Helicopter Crash - Committee recommends

The investigative committee probing the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash that killed eight people, including top government officials, has recommended the urgent modernisation of the Ghana Air Force fleet and sweeping safety upgrades to prevent future tragedies. Presenting the committee’s findings on Tuesday, November 11, Captain (Rtd) Paul Forjoe highlighted the need for the acquisition of modern aircraft equipped with terrain avoidance warning…

Cause of August 6 helicopter crash revealed

The committee charged with investigating the August 6, helicopter crash have concluded their investigation. The details of the investigation was presented to the president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama on Monday November 10, 2025. Details of the crash is currently being presented by the committee to the media. Presenting details of the cause of the crash on Tuesday November 11, 2025 the committee disclosed that the crash was caused by sudden los…