By Onwe Wisdom
An Helicopter with Register Number: 5NBQG, engaged by NNPC Limited, that took off from Port Harcourt NAF Base en route the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN operated by East Winds Aviation crashes while en-rout NNPC’s FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN.
Preliminary investigation by Panafric Reporters revealed there were 8 persons on board (6 passengers and 2 crew members).
NNPC press release says appropriate authorities have been contacted, including the Ministry of Aviation, who have since issued a press statement; adding that Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing with three (3) bodies been recovered at the time of filing this report.
“We shall continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates as the events unfold. Our prayers are with the passengers, crew and their respective families at this very difficult time. We assure that we will continue doing everything possible to support the ongoing search and rescue operation.” Said NNPC through a press release e-signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye
