– 5 person missing
Kunle Kalejaye
Abuja — A helicopter crash en-route the NUIM-ANTAN FPSO has been reported on Thursday by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, adding that three bodies have been recovered with five persons still missing.
A statement signed by the Chief Corporation Communication Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Olufemi Soneye made available to SweetCrude Reports explained that the helicopter, operated by East Wind Aviation had six passengers and two crew members.
“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 will continue to do everything possible to support the ongoing search and rescue operation,” the statement reads.
