Remains of Helicopter Crash Victims Arrive in Ghana, Armed Forces Confirm
- The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed the arrival of the remains of eight personnel killed in the Z-9 military helicopter crash
- The victims were recovered from the Sikaman area near Adansi Akrofuom and flown to the Air Force Base on 6 August 2025
- Government officials and military leaders gathered to honour the fallen, as preparations for burial commenced at the 37 Military Hospital
The Ghana Armed Forces on Wednesday confirmed the arrival of the remains of eight personnel who died in the recent Z-9 military helicopter crash.
The remains were flown into Accra aboard a Ghana Air Force Casa aircraft and received at the Air Force Base on 6 August 2025.
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Crash site recoverd in Ashanti region
According to an official statement issued by Captain Veronica Arhin, acting director general of public relations for the Ghana Navy, all eight bodies were recovered from the crash site in the Sikaman area, near Adansi Akrofuom in Ghana’s Ashanti Region.
The Z-9 helicopter had reportedly lost contact during a flight from Accra to Obuasi, a gold-mining town in the south, where the crew was headed for an official engagement.
The solemn reception at the Air Force Base was attended by government officials, military personnel, and sympathisers, led by the chief of staff of the presidency, Julius Debrah. The remains have since been deposited at the 37 Military Hospital for preservation and preparations for burial.
Ghana Armed Force acknowledge condolences, community support
The Ghana Armed Forces expressed gratitude to the people of Sikaman and the security services for their assistance during the recovery operations.
“The Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Brogya Genfi, and the Military High Command extend their deepest condolences to the families in this difficult national tragedy,” the statement read.
PUNCH Online reported that the crash involved a Z-9 helicopter belonging to the Ghana Armed Forces. The aircraft lost contact mid-flight en route to Obuasi, prompting a search and recovery mission that culminated in the retrieval of all eight victims.
Helicopter crash in Africa
Helicopter crashes in Africa have claimed numerous lives over the years, often involving military or government aircraft.
In May 2014, a service helicopter went down off Ghana’s coast, killing at least three people. Other incidents include a 2021 crash in Kenya that killed ten soldiers during a training mission, and a 2019 crash in Ethiopia involving a military helicopter that left all crew members dead.
These tragedies have prompted calls for improved aviation safety standards across the continent, especially in regions where aircraft are used for defence, humanitarian, or political missions.
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Ghana Air Force helicopter disappears midair
Legit.ng earlier reported that a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter en route to Obuasi went missing after taking off from Accra on Wednesday morning.
Eyewitnesses in the Ashanti Region report a fiery crash in the Adansi Amrofuom District, with the aircraft allegedly burned beyond recognition.
Authorities confirmed the identities of the eight people on board, including government officials and military crew.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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