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NSIB Launches Investigation Into Rivers Helicopter Crash

by Yusuf Babalola
8 months ago
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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that it has commenced an investigation into the accident involving a Sikorsky SK76c helicopter with registration nunber 5N-BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation, in Bonny, Rivers State.

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The helicopter, carrying eight individuals – six passengers and two crew members – went down into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, off the coast of Calabar, during a routine flight on Thursday at approximately 11:22am local time.

According to the statement by the director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Bimbo Oladeji, while emergency response teams were actively working to locate survivors, three bodies have been recovered so far.

She stated further that the aircraft was from the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) en route Anton Offshore Facility when it lost contact with air traffic controllers around 10:52am.

Operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), the helicopter did not transmit an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal, prompting authorities to manually plot the accident’s location to expedite search and rescue efforts.

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Search and rescue operations were activated immediately, with the NSIB collaborating closely with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Nigerian Armed Forces and other relevant agencies.

Emergency response teams were actively working to locate survivors, with three bodies recovered so far.

The search continues with support from neighbouring aerodromes, military units, and low-flying aircraft.

However, the Director General of the NSIB, Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., said the Bureau will work diligently to ensure that all necessary information is collected.

Badeh Jr, however, stated that preliminary report will be issued in due course to provide updates on the investigation’s progress.

He stated further that NSIB was actively preparing to dispatch a go-team to the scene to gather evidence and conduct a comprehensive analysis.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this tragic incident. We are fully committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding this accident. We will work diligently to ensure that all necessary information is collected. The public must avoid speculation during this sensitive time, as our focus is on providing clarity and accountability through our investigation.

“The NSIB is actively preparing to dispatch a go-team to the scene to gather evidence and conduct a comprehensive analysis. A preliminary report will be issued in due course to provide updates on the investigation’s progress.

“We remain dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability through our independent accident investigation process, ultimately enhancing transportation safety in Nigeria,” the statement ended.


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