Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that the final report on the August 6 helicopter crash will be presented to the National Security Council on Monday, November 10.
He said the full details of the report will be made public at a media briefing on Tuesday.
The tragic incident involved a Harbin Z-9EH military helicopter with the tail number GHF 631. The aircraft was operated by the Ghana Air Force and was on an official mission when it crashed.
According to official information, the helicopter took off from Accra at about 9:12 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. It was flying to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region as part of an anti-illegal-mining operation.
While on its way, the aircraft lost radar contact before crashing in the Adansi Akrofuom District. The incident caused shock and sadness across the country.
All eight people on board died in the crash. The victims included some top government officials and members of the military.
Those who lost their lives were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. Also on board were Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed Limuna and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice-Chairman Samuel Sarpong.
Others who died were former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. Their deaths were described by many as a great loss to Ghana.
The government quickly ordered a full investigation into the crash. A committee chaired by National Security Coordinator Abdul-Osman Razak was tasked to find out what caused the accident.
The investigation team included experts from the Ghana Air Force and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority. They were also supported by international aviation advisers who provided technical assistance.
The committee’s report is said to contain detailed findings on the cause of the crash. It also provides recommendations to improve safety and prevent such accidents in the future.
Kwakye Ofosu said the government will study the report carefully and act on its recommendations. He stressed that the safety of government officials and military officers is a top priority.
He added that the report’s findings will help Ghana strengthen its air safety systems. The goal, he said, is to ensure that tragedies like this never happen again.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, November 9, the minister described the coming week as very important. He said the report will be presented to the National Security Council on Monday and shared with the public the following day.
“The details of the report will be made public at a media briefing on Tuesday,” he wrote. Many Ghanaians are now waiting to hear the full results of the investigation.
The nation continues to mourn the loss of the eight dedicated officers. Their sacrifice will be remembered as the country works toward safer skies and stronger aviation standards.
Source : Hon. Felix Ofosu Kwakye [Facebook]