Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Ajumako Kokoben Hours After GAF Crash in Obuasi
- An aircraft identified as 9G-ADW safely made an emergency landing at a school park in Ajumako Kokoben in the Central Region due to poor weather conditions
- The incident happened hours after the Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crashed in Obuasi, killing high-profile politicians and crew members
- Many people applauded the pilots of the 9G-ADW for their exceptional skill in finding a safe spot to make an emergency landing
Residents of Ajumako Kokoben in the Central Region were met with an unexpected sight on Wednesday afternoon when a helicopter made an emergency landing at a school park due to bad weather. The incident happened the same day the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crashed in Obuasi.
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The safe helicopter landing in Ajumako
The aircraft, identified as 9G-ADW, was carrying four passengers when it encountered poor visibility and turbulent conditions mid-flight on August 6, 2025.
In response, the pilot made the precautionary decision to land safely in the open field, which looked like a school compound, drawing large crowds of curious onlookers from the town.
After remaining on the ground for about an hour, the helicopter resumed its journey once weather conditions improved. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the situation was handled swiftly and without incident.
The emergency landing occurred just hours after the tragic military helicopter crash near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of eight people, including high-profile government officials.
The timing of both incidents has heightened public concern around aviation safety in the country.
Government Officials involved in the helicopter crash were:
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah - Minister for Defence
Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed - Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
Muniru Mohammed - Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
Samuel Aboagye - a former Member of Parliament
Samuel Sarpong - Vice Chairman of the NDC and Presidential staffer
The Crew Members who were on board were:
Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu
Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah_
Reactions to the safe helicopter landing
The reactions of social media users to the viral videos of another helicopter making an emergency landing in Ajumako Kokoben are below:
beatrice_babe_ said:
"How I wish the first one was able to do emergency landing as well. Seriously, I’m very sad 😢."
trillions_pp said:
"Oohh chale! you made my heart skip a beat."
isaackul_ said:
"What kind Wednesday be this kraa 😂."
fiadarling____ said:
"Exactly how it’s done🥲🥲 you find an empty space to land safely!"
lilkobby500 said:
"Have you seen Helicopter 🚁 take off before at least they saw one 😂😂😂😂😂."
joe_jnr_989 said:
"Them release the Wednesday series today Wednesday 😢and today Wednesday unusual mysterious things are happening."
ku1ture_25 said:
"This defo made their day and they will be talking about it for ages 😂😂🔥."
nm_electronics said:
"I was telling my colleague that flights and things should be put on hold today. Just see if not God like another Bad news."
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Remains of Omane Boamah, and 7 others land in Accra
YEN.com.gh reported that the mortal remains of Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed, and six others who tragically lost their lives in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash have arrived in Accra. In a solemn ceremony, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah led a high-powered government delegation to receive the remains.
Footage circulating on social media captured the emotional moment, as military officers carried the Ghana flag-draped coffins while dignitaries looked on in grief. The heartbreaking scenes from the Kotoka International Airport stirred strong emotions online, with many Ghanaians expressing sympathy for the bereaved families and paying tribute to the fallen public servants.
Source: YEN.com.gh
