Accident Investigation Bureau begins probe of Caverton Helicopter crash in Kabba
Accident Investigation Bureau begins probe of Caverton Helicopter crash in Kabba
.......Deploys investigators to crash site to examine chopper wreckage
.........To interview pilots, engineers
..........Preliminary report out in two days
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) on Sunday said it has
commenced investigations into the crash -landing of an Agusto Westland
AW139 helicopter conveying Vice President Professor Yemi Osibanjo to
Kabba in Kogi State.
Spokesman of the agency, Tunji Oketumbi disclosed this in a telephone interview.
He said the bureau has already deployed its team of accident investors
to the scene of the helicopter crash in Kabba , Kogi State to unravel
the cause of the crash.
Oketumbi said AIB's team of investigators besides combing the crash
site to asertain the cause(s) of the accident will also interview the
crew - pilots and engineers and other professionals from Caverton
Helicopters that operated the ill- fated chopper.
He said the team of investigators will also examine the chopper
wreckage and other relevant materials connected to the operations.
Oketumbi disclosed that very soon a preliminary report on the accident
will be released.
He said the relevant aeronautical agencies are working hard the
unravel the cause of the crash.
A source close to the bureau, however, hinted that the accident report
will be released in the next few days.
Also, speaking, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it
has informed the AIB about the crash.
Its General Manager, Public Relations, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, confirmed
the development in a telephone interview.
Adurogboye said the investigation was being conducted by the Accident
Investigations Bureau, the statutory agency saddled with the task of
investigating such serious incidents and accidents.
“The NCAA has been notified about the incident and we have notified
the AIB to begin investigations in line with its mandate” Adurogboye
said.
Also confirming the development, Caverton Helicopters, in a statement
signed by its Managing Director, Capt. Josiah Choms, said the relevant
aviation agencies had been informed about the incident.
Choms said “An Augsto AW139 Helicopter, under management by Caverton
Helicopters was involved in a mishap on landing in Kabba, Kogi State
on February 2, 2019 as a result of unusual weather conditions.
“There were no injuries to the passengers or crew on board and they
were all quickly and safely evacuated.
“The relevant authorities have been duly informed and an investigation
into the incident has commenced. We will, of course, support the
authorities as required.
“We wish to reassure the public and our various stakeholders of our
unwavering commitment to safety in all our operations,” he said.
.......Deploys investigators to crash site to examine chopper wreckage
.........To interview pilots, engineers
..........Preliminary report out in two days
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) on Sunday said it has
commenced investigations into the crash -landing of an Agusto Westland
AW139 helicopter conveying Vice President Professor Yemi Osibanjo to
Kabba in Kogi State.
Spokesman of the agency, Tunji Oketumbi disclosed this in a telephone interview.
He said the bureau has already deployed its team of accident investors
to the scene of the helicopter crash in Kabba , Kogi State to unravel
the cause of the crash.
Oketumbi said AIB's team of investigators besides combing the crash
site to asertain the cause(s) of the accident will also interview the
crew - pilots and engineers and other professionals from Caverton
Helicopters that operated the ill- fated chopper.
He said the team of investigators will also examine the chopper
wreckage and other relevant materials connected to the operations.
Oketumbi disclosed that very soon a preliminary report on the accident
will be released.
He said the relevant aeronautical agencies are working hard the
unravel the cause of the crash.
A source close to the bureau, however, hinted that the accident report
will be released in the next few days.
Also, speaking, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it
has informed the AIB about the crash.
Its General Manager, Public Relations, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, confirmed
the development in a telephone interview.
Adurogboye said the investigation was being conducted by the Accident
Investigations Bureau, the statutory agency saddled with the task of
investigating such serious incidents and accidents.
“The NCAA has been notified about the incident and we have notified
the AIB to begin investigations in line with its mandate” Adurogboye
said.
Also confirming the development, Caverton Helicopters, in a statement
signed by its Managing Director, Capt. Josiah Choms, said the relevant
aviation agencies had been informed about the incident.
Choms said “An Augsto AW139 Helicopter, under management by Caverton
Helicopters was involved in a mishap on landing in Kabba, Kogi State
on February 2, 2019 as a result of unusual weather conditions.
“There were no injuries to the passengers or crew on board and they
were all quickly and safely evacuated.
“The relevant authorities have been duly informed and an investigation
into the incident has commenced. We will, of course, support the
authorities as required.
“We wish to reassure the public and our various stakeholders of our
unwavering commitment to safety in all our operations,” he said.
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