The Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) has attributed the emergency landing of the Ghana Air Force helicopter on Tuesday, March 19, near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region to challenging atmospheric conditions.
The incident, which occurred at Bonsukrom, was deemed necessary due to the adverse weather conditions encountered during the flight.
Ghana Gas assured the public that the incident would not affect its operations at Atuabo.
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash-landed near Bonsukrom, located in the vicinity of Agona Nkwanta within the Western Region.
The helicopter, which made the emergency landing near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region, was carrying a total of 21 individuals, including personnel from the Petroleum sector regulators.
Ghana Gas in a statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communications, Ernest Kofi Owusu-Bempah, said, “The emergency landing occurred as a result of bad weather conditions. All passengers on board have been accounted for and there were no fatalities.
“However, crew members are currently undergoing routine medical checkup. While assuring members of the public and our operational staff at Atuabo to remain calm, we want to assure the general public that the incident will not affect our operations.”
STORY BY ;PORTIA AKU SHIKA GAFAH
