FRI OCT 25 2024-theGBJournal| Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd has confirmed that the helicopter which crashed in Port Harcourt Thursday was contracted to NNPC Limited and operated by East Winds Aviation.
The NNPCL spokesperson said the NNPCL lost contact with the Helicopter – Register Number: 5NBQG, engaged by NNPC Limited, that took off from Port Harcourt NAF Base en route the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN, by 11:22am.
The helicopter was operated by East Winds Aviation.
Soneye confirmed that there were 8 persons on board (6 passengers and 2 crew members).
He said the appropriate authorities have been contacted, including the Ministry of Aviation, who have since issued a press statement.
”Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing. So far, three bodies have been recovered.”
NNPCL management said they shall continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates as the events unfold.
”Our prayers are with the passengers, crew and their respective families at this very difficult time. We assure that we will continue doing everything possible to support the ongoing search and rescue operation.”
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