Tragedy Strikes as Ghana Air Force Helicopter Crashes Shortly After Takeoff — 8 Perish in Fiery Wreck
Ghana is reeling from a heartbreaking military tragedy after a Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter carrying eight people crashed and erupted into flames shortly after taking off from Accra on Thursday morning.
The aircraft, which departed the capital at 9:12 a.m. en route to Obuasi, lost radar contact not long after takeoff. Moments later, the unthinkable happened — the helicopter went down, leaving behind a trail of smoke, fire, and devastating loss.
Video footage obtained by Graphic Online shows the mangled wreckage engulfed in flames, with charred remains visible at the scene — a haunting sight that speaks to the intensity of the crash. At least four of the victims are reported to have been burned beyond recognition.
On board were three dedicated crew members and five passengers — all now tragically lost.Emergency services responded swiftly to the crash site, but there were no survivors.
The Z9 helicopter, often used for transport and medical evacuations, was last tracked over an undisclosed location. Its final moments remain unclear — and deeply painful for the nation.
As investigations begin, Ghanaians mourn the sudden and tragic loss of eight lives — people who served their country, and whose journey ended far too soon.
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