NNPCL Confirms 6 Of Its Staff Aboard Helicopter That Crashed In Port Harcourt 

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) said 6 of its staff aboard crashed helicopter in Port Harcourt.

NNPCL confirm 6 passengers and 2 crew members were on board, adding that 3 bodies have so far been recovered.

Helicopter took off from the NAF base en route to an offshore oil platform when the incident happened on Thursday morning.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has confirmed that six of its staff were inside an helicopter operated by East Winds Aviation that crashed on Thursday 24th of October 2024 at about 11:22 am.

Olufemi Soneye, the spokesperson for the NNPCL in a statement confirmed that 8 persons were on board (6 passengers and 2 crew members), adding that three (3) bodies have so far been recovered.

The helicopter (register with 5NBQG) reportedly took off from the Nigerian Air Force Base en route to an offshore oil platform, FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN, when the incident happened on Thursday morning.

“On the 24th of October 2024, about 11:22am, we 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. The helicopter was operated by East Winds Aviation.

“There were 8 persons on board (6 passengers and 2 crew members). 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 (3) bodies have been recovered.

“We 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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