NNPC Ltd Reports Helicopter Incident En-Route NUIMS-ANTAN FPSO
CHIGOZIE AMADI
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.
