“Oil workers onboard as incident occurred en route OML 123 FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN,” Here is a word-for-word statement NNPCL issued on the ill-fated Helicopter
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed dead eight persons on board of Thursday’s helicopter crash in the state.
The Ill-fated helicopter left Nigerian Air Force Base in Port Harcourt, traveling to Nuim Antan OML123 fields with two crew members and six passengers when it reportedly ditched into the ocean near Antan Producing Limited’s Mimbo platform and Floating Production and Offloading (FPSO).
Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko,who confirmed this in a statement revealed that the crashed helicopter belongs to East Wing Aviation.
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She added that the Marine Division of the Rivers State Police Command in collaboration with other agencies are making concerted efforts to recover the aircraft and the occupants.
The Police also extended its condolences to the families of the victims following the tragic incident.
She added:“The Rivers State Police Command regrets to inform the public of a tragic incident that occurred today, 24th October 2024, at approximately 11 am.
“Mr Ifeanyi Udogwu, a staff of Antan Producing Limited, Port Harcourt, reported to the Command that a helicopter with the call sign number 5N-BQG (S76C+), belonging to East Wing Aviation, departed from the NAF Base in Port Harcourt. The flight was bound for Nuim Antan OML123 fields, carrying two crew members and six passengers.
“Unfortunately, at about 11 am, the helicopter reportedly ditched into the ocean near Antan Producing Limited’s Mimbo platform and FPSO. All eight persons onboard are feared dead.
“The Marine Division of the Rivers State Police Command is cooperating with other agencies to recover the aircraft and the occupants.”
%Meanwhile, the NNPC Ltd has given details of the crash, confirming that the ill-fated helicopter was providing services to it when the Incident occured En-Route NUIMS-ANTAN FPSO
“The NNPCL statement issued by Olufemi Soneye reads; “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.
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“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 will continue to do everything possible to support the ongoing search and rescue operation.”
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