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The Eastwind Aviation helicopter that crashed into Bonny River, in Rivers State, yesterday, has claimed the lives of its eight occupants, News360 Nigeria reports.

The helicopter, carrying eight persons, six passengers and two crew members, crashed from Port Harcourt Military base to FPSO NUIM ANTAN (offshore Calabar).

Rivers State Police Command said all eight persons aboard the helicopter that ditched into the Atlantic Ocean have been reportedly dead.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement in Port Harcourt, yesterday, said: “The Rivers State Police Command regrets to inform the public of a tragic incident that occurred today, at 11am.

“Mr. Ifeanyi Udogwu, a staff of Antan Producing Limited, Port Harcourt, reported to the Command that a helicopter with the call sign number 5N-BQG (S76C+), belonging to East Wing Aviation, departed from the NAF Base in Port Harcourt. The flight was bound for Nuim Antan OML123 fields, carrying two crew members and six passengers.

“Unfortunately, about 11a.m., the helicopter reportedly ditched into the ocean near Antan Producing Limited’s Mimbo platform and FPSO. All eight persons onboard are feared dead.

“The Marine Division of the Rivers State Police Command is cooperating with other agencies to recover the aircraft and the occupants.

“The Rivers State Police Command extends its deepest condolences to the families of the tragic times.

Aviation ministry confirms crash

The incident was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Odutayo Oluseyi.

Meanwhile, News360 Nigeria gathered that the oil workers were contract staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL.

The statement said that three bodies have been recovered so far from the crashed helicopter, while search and rescue operations were ongoing to locate the remaining passengers.

“It said the helicopter, a Sikorsky SK76 with registration 5NBQG and operated by East Wind Aviation, was from Port Harcourt Military Base, DNPM, to the Nuimantan Oil Rig.

“The aircraft, with eight persons on board, ditched into the waters near Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean.

“The National Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has been notified and emergency response teams were immediately activated.

“Search and rescue operations are ongoing with the support of the Nigerian Search and Rescue Unit, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, the National Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, and other relevant agencies. Neighbouring aerodromes have also been notified for support.

“While no Emergency Locator Transmitter, ELT, signal was received, manual efforts to plot the location of the accident are underway.

“And all available resources, including the military and low-flying aircraft, have been deployed to assist in locating and rescuing any survivor(s). So far, three bodies have been recovered,” the statement added.

NSIB investigates helicopter crash

Meanwhile, NSIB, has commenced investigation into the accident.

A statement by Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance of NSIB, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, said: “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.

Search and rescue operations were activated immediately, with the NSIB collaborating closely with NEMA, NCAA, the Nigerian Armed Forces and other relevant agencies. Emergency response teams are 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.

Quoting the Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., the statement added: “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.”

https://news360ng.com/all-8-passengers-in-rivers-helicopter-accident-feared-dead-police/

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RIP to the dead.
All the OSP, BOSIET & HUET trainings & certifications didn't avail much.

Indeed...

Proverbs 21:31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.

May the rest in the lord.. now they have eternal rest..

As for us, the struggle continues .

Nawa o

Rest in the bosom of the Lord

RIP to all.

What a sad and avoidable occurrence

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Here today, Gone tomorrow
RIP to them

I have never traveled by air in my life
And I'm not sure I would like to. If and when I am about to travel to London, I'll have to go by road. The phobia of height and flight is really crazy. I fear this a lot.

I Also hate water transportation. I also don't like traveling a Long distance by road, I'm always scared of accident cos my dad died from accident

Dapromzy333:
Previous Thread;
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https://news360ng.com/all-8-passengers-in-rivers-helicopter-accident-feared-dead-police/

it's horrible how helicopters crash these days ... I always say this, that helicopters are never safe ... some scary shit made by man to kill man deliberately... somewhere last week one crashed in a state in the states... may the lost souls rest in peace .... and their loved ones the heart to bear the loss...

One of the victims was from my village... Dark Thursday in Ukwuani Local government in Owah-Abbi

A friend of mine was onboard this same helicopter earlier this year.

Sópe. Otilor..
Danger of flying helicopter in naija no be here

May the sustainer of mankind take care of their offspring left behind

Too bad. May their souls rest in peace.

What a tragic way to die.

LandMann:
If Tinubu was serious about getting rid of corruption and terrorism and banditry in Nigeria this is the method he'd be using through the NSA to eliminate those causing problems in the country.

Get those funding banditry and terrorism in Nigeria inside a helicopter or private jet and crash it.

But how can a stooge of USA, someone USA has a truckload of dirt on, fix Nigeria and bring it to greatness?

It won't happen.

If any country will help Nigeria get back on its feet, it's not those who committed genocide by killing of native Indian population to steal their land or those who used guns and whips to colonize Nigeria and other African countries then later divided and sewed different groups in the continent together like a blind tailor.

Help for Nigeria can only come from the East, Russia or China.

Drink cold water

This thing for happen to useless tinipoo and stupid shettima. Dia own is fast approaching

Just like that oo

Oguefi:
I have never traveled by air in my life
And I'm not sure I would like to. If and when I am about to travel to London, I'll have to go by road. The phobia of height and flight is really crazy. I fear this a lot.

I Also hate water transportation. I also don't like traveling a Long distance by road, I'm always scared of accident cos my dad died from accident

Water and Air, no London for you

Sine Igbo start supporting fubara expect more bad news

[quote author= post=132581271]Nawa o[/quote]....
Na Wicked Wike cause am. He wants Rivers State to be in the news for bad.
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id4sho:
Water and Air, no London for you

Last time I traveled to London, it was by water

8 labour force of the country is dead. More debts to our name

LandMann:
If Tinubu was serious about getting rid of corruption and terrorism and banditry in Nigeria this is the method he'd be using through the NSA to eliminate those causing problems in the country.

Get those funding banditry and terrorism in Nigeria inside a helicopter or private jet and crash it.

But how can a stooge of USA, someone USA has a truckload of dirt on, fix Nigeria and bring it to greatness?

It won't happen.

If any country will help Nigeria get back on its feet, it's not those who committed genocide by killing of native Indian population to steal their land or those who used guns and whips to colonize Nigeria and other African countries then later divided and sewed different groups in the continent together like a blind tailor.

Help for Nigeria can only come from the East, Russia or China.

Are you done or you need data

Rip

Why helicopter dey quick crash like this sef? RIP to all the souls onboard. May God accept their souls.

Harrison4adam:
Sópe. Otilor..
Danger of flying helicopter in naija no be here

There have been six air mishaps in the US just this year alone.

Oguefi:
I have never traveled by air in my life
And I'm not sure I would like to. If and when I am about to travel to London, I'll have to go by road. The phobia of height and flight is really crazy. I fear this a lot.

I Also hate water transportation. I also don't like traveling a Long distance by road, I'm always scared of accident cos my dad died from accident

To dare is to Do.

All die na die.

Marathon Continues.....