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Metro
2 days ago
- Politics
- Metro
Everything we know so far after eight killed in helicopter crash in Ghana
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A military helicopter crashed in Ghana, killing all eight people on board, including two top ministers and two other officials. The country's military said the helicopter took off from the capital, Accra, and was heading northwest towards the Ashanti region when it went off the radar. The wreckage was later found in the Adansi area of Ashanti. Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were killed, as well as Samuel Sarpong, vice-chair of the National Democratic Congress ruling party, Muniru Mohammed, a top national security adviser, and the four crew members. Fotoage shows the crash site shows debris on fire in a forest as some people circle around to help. The crash was one of Ghana's worst air disasters in more than a decade. The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and the military said an investigation was underway. Mourners gathered at Edward Boamah's residence as well as at the party's headquarters. The Ghanaian government described the crash as a 'national tragedy'. More Trending State media reported that the aircraft was a Z-9 helicopter that is often used for transport and medical evacuation. In May 2014, a service helicopter crashed off Ghana's coast, killing at least three people. In 2012, a cargo plane overran the runway in Accra, the capital, and crashed into a bus full of passengers, killing at least 10 people. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Ryanair's Spanish airport strikes could ruin holidays until December — full list of destinations affected MORE: Moment small plane makes emergency landing at Birmingham Airport MORE: Heartbreaking last post of dad who fell to his death at Oasis's Wembley gig
UPI
3 days ago
- Politics
- UPI
8 dead, including ministers, in Ghana military helicopter crash
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Eight people, including Ghana ministers and members of Parliament, were killed Wednesday when the helicopter they were aboard crashed in the West African nation's southern Ashanti region. There were no survivors. The Ghana Armed Forces said its Z-9 helicopter with three crew and five passengers on board departed Accra at 9:12 a.m. local time and crashed in the Sikamana area en route to Obuasi, a gold mining town. "Our hearts are heavy! You served our nation and the colors gallantly," the Ghana Armed Forces said in a statement. "Rest in Peace!" The deceased passengers have been identified as Minister of Defence Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture Muniru Mohammed, National Democratic Congress Vice Chairman Samuel Sarpong and former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye. The deceased crew were identified as Squadron Leader Peter Baafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu and Sgt. Ernest Addo Mensah. Their identities were made public during a brief press conference from the Office of the President. All flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff until further notice, and three days of mourning have been ordered starting Thursday, according to the Office of the President of Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama has also suspended all his scheduled activities for the rest of the week. The European Union Delegation to the West African nation issued its condolences in a statement online. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said in a statement that Nigeria stands "in full solidarity" with Ghana during this time of mourning. "This is a deeply painful moment for our Ghanaian brothers and sisters. These men died in the line of duty serving their nation with honor and courage," he said on X. "May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace, and may their families and the nation find strength and comfort in their sacrifice."
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Helicopter crash in Ghana kills ministers of defense and environment, 6 others
A military helicopter crashed in Ghana on Wednesday, killing all eight people on board, including the West African country's defense and environment ministers and two other top officials, the government said. The crash was one of Ghana's worst air disasters in more than a decade. The Ghanaian military said the helicopter took off in the morning from the capital, Accra, and was heading northwest into the interior toward the gold-mining area of Obuasi in the Ashanti region when it went off the radar. The wreckage was later found in the Adansi area of Ashanti. The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and the military said an investigation was underway. Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were killed, as well as Samuel Sarpong, vice-chair of the National Democratic Congress ruling party, Muniru Mohammed, a top national security adviser, and the four crew members. Mourners gathered at the Boamah's residence as well as at the party's headquarters, and Ghana's government described the crash as a 'national tragedy.' State media reported that the aircraft was a Z-9 helicopter that is often used for transport and medical evacuation. An online video of the crash site shows debris on fire in a forest as some people circle around to help. In May 2014, a service helicopter crashed off Ghana's coast, killing at least three people. In 2012, a cargo plane overran the runway in Accra, the capital, and crashed into a bus full of passengers, killing at least 10 people.
Euronews
3 days ago
- Politics
- Euronews
Military helicopter crash kills four top Ghanaian officials
A military helicopter crashed in Ghana late on Wednesday, killing all passengers on board, including the country's Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and two other top officials. The crash was one of the worst Ghanaian air disasters in more than a decade. The country's military said the helicopter took off from the capital, Accra, and was heading northwest towards the gold-mining area of Obuasi. Shortly after entering the area in the Ashtani region, the aircraft went off the radar and the wreckage of the aircraft was later located. The military says the cause of the crash is not yet known and a probe has been launched to investigate the incident. Vice-chair of the National Democratic Congress Samuel Sarpong along with a top national security advisor, Muniru Mohammed were also killed in the crash along with four other crew members. Ghana's government described the crash as a 'national tragedy'. Mourners gathered at the late defence chief's residence, as well as the ruling party's – the National Democratic Congress – headquarters in Accra to pay their respects. State media reported that the ministers were on board a Z-9 helicopter, often used for transport and medical evacuations, and is generally considered safe. A video circulating online showed debris of the helicopter on fire, which appears to have crashed in a remote forest area, with people gathered around to help and look for survivors. Ghana ranks among the highest in Africa in aviation safety. The country's last air disaster happened in 2014 after three people were killed in a helicopter crash off Ghana's coast. In 2012, a cargo plane overran the runway in Accra and crashed into a bus full of passengers, killing at least 10 people.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Helicopter crash in Ghana kills 8 people including Defence, Environment Ministers
The crash of a military helicopter in Ghana on Wednesday (August 6, 2025) killed all eight people aboard including the West African country's Defence and Environment Ministers and other top officials, the government said. The Ghanian military said the helicopter took off in the morning from the capital, Accra, and was heading northwest into the interior toward the gold-mining area of Obuasi in the Ashanti region when it went off the radar. The wreckage was later found in the Adansi area of Ashanti. The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and the military said an investigation was underway. Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were killed alongside the vice-chair of the National Democratic Congress ruling party, a top National Security Adviser, and crew members. Mourners gathered at the Boamah's residence as well as at the party's headquarters, and Ghana's government described the crash as a 'national tragedy.' State media reported that the aircraft was a Z-9 helicopter that is often used for transport and medical evacuation. An online video of the crash site shows debris on fire in a forest as some citizens circle around to help. Wednesday's crash was one of Ghana's worst air disasters in more than a decade. In May 2014, a service helicopter crashed off the coast, killing at least three people. In 2012, a cargo plane overran the runway in Accra and crashed into a bus full of passengers, killing at least 10 people.
