BREAKING NEWS: Ghana’s Aviation Safety in Crisis as Helicopter Makes Second Emergency Landing in Two Weeks
Concerns over aviation safety in Ghana are growing after a helicopter with registration number 9G-AFW made its second emergency landing in two weeks.
The latest incident occurred on Monday, August 11, at Nkawkaw, Ampekrom, in the Eastern Region, fortunately without any injuries. This comes on the heels of a tragic military helicopter crash on August 6 that claimed eight lives, including two cabinet ministers, Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
The repeated emergency landings of the same aircraft within a short timeframe have intensified questions about maintenance and operational safety in Ghana’s aviation sector.
The incident has sparked a national conversation about the safety protocols in place and whether they are sufficient to prevent such incidents.
The Ghana Armed Forces Council recently held an emergency meeting to discuss the August 6 crash and other pressing matters related to the Armed Forces. Security analyst Col. Festus Aboagye has also called for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s national emergency response system, citing gaps in emergency preparedness and response.
While the cause of the latest emergency landing is still under investigation, the incident has raised concerns about the safety of air travel in Ghana.
As the nation mourns the loss of lives in the recent helicopter crash, the aviation industry is under pressure to ensure that safety protocols are in place and enforced.
