The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana) is expected to release its report today, May 26, on the fatal microlight aircraft crash that occurred in Tema earlier this year.
According to the Commissioner of the Bureau, John Mmeb Kunyan Wumborti, investigators have completed extensive work on the case and are prepared to officially brief the public on the findings.
Speaking ahead of the report’s release, Mr Wumborti assured the public that the Bureau conducted a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the crash.
“We have done diligent work. We have gone into all lengths to find out what really happened, and so we are going to bring out the factual information that we gathered,” he stated.
“The analysis that we have done with the factual information and everything that we have done, we are going to let you know,” he added.
The Commissioner further disclosed that the Bureau would also announce recommendations aimed at improving aviation safety and preventing similar accidents in the future.
“And also, we have some recommendations that we will let the public know,” he said.
Mr Wumborti explained that some parts of the investigation experienced delays due to outstanding documents, including autopsy reports.
“There were a few things that we needed and that were really delayed, like the autopsy reports and other things that we are waiting for. We haven’t gotten them, but we have to go ahead,” he noted.
The microlight aircraft involved in the accident, bearing registration number 9G-ADV, was travelling from Ho to Accra on Monday, March 16, when it crashed near a school park in Tema Community One.
Emergency response teams were subsequently deployed to contain the fire and support rescue and recovery efforts.
However, both occupants onboard the aircraft, who were brothers, lost their lives in the crash.
