A helicopter with registration number 9G-AFW made an emergency landing on Monday morning at Ampekrom, a suburb of Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region.
This incident follows a similar emergency landing involving the same helicopter at Ajumako Kokoben on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The aircraft was en route to Prestea in the Western Region when the pilot was forced to divert and land at the Ajumako Kokoben Community School park around 10:30 a.m. due to bad weather.
Last Wednesday’s incident reportedly occurred about an hour before the tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, which claimed eight lives, including two ministers.
Following the latest event, Adom News’ Akwasi Dwamena reported that the aircraft belongs to Volta River Aviation.
The helicopter, which was traveling from Accra to Kumasi, was forced to land due to harsh weather conditions that severely reduced visibility.
An eyewitness, Bakira Tahiru, headmaster of New Generation School, told Adom News that the aircraft passed by the school and returned in less than three minutes, attempting to land there.
However, to ensure the safety of the students, the helicopter moved a short distance away behind the school before landing.
Mr. Tahiru disclosed that there were four people onboard, including two white men, and all escaped unhurt.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the emergency landing.
Source: Adomonline.com
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