NSIB Continues Intense Search As Three Remain Missing In Tragic Helicopter Crash

NSIB Continues Intense Search As Three Remain Missing In Tragic Helicopter Crash

Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, confirmed in a statement that as of 7:30 a.m. local time, rescue teams had resumed search operations,.……CONTINUE READING

adhering to international standards. However, by the day’s end, they left the site without any findings. The bureau reported that the search area was expanded as part of ongoing efforts to locate debris or any potential survivors.

The incident took place on Thursday when a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registered as 5NBQG and operated by Eastwind Aviation, crashed while en route to the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN, carrying eight people, including six passengers and two crew members.

The NSIB has initiated an investigation into the crash, emphasizing that search operations are continuing in hopes of locating survivors. A team of NSIB Aviation Safety Investigators, along with representatives from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, arrived at the Nuim Antan facility at 11:30 a.m. local time. They conducted interviews with key personnel to collect information essential to the investigation, departing from the FPSO by 3:24 p.m.