The report, issued on Monday, concluded that the crash was primarily caused by the pilot’s decision to continue flying under visual flight rules despite entering instrument meteorological conditions.
According to the report, this critical error led to the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
In addition to pilot error, the NTSB cited systemic failures by the helicopter operator.
The agency said the company’s inadequate oversight of its safety management processes contributed to the crash. Investigators found lapses in pre-flight risk assessments, maintenance documentation, and regulatory compliance.
According to the report, this critical error led to the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
In addition to pilot error, the NTSB cited systemic failures by the helicopter operator.
The agency said the company’s inadequate oversight of its safety management processes contributed to the crash. Investigators found lapses in pre-flight risk assessments, maintenance documentation, and regulatory compliance.
The tragic crash occurred on February 9, 2024, near the California-Nevada border.
All six people aboard the helicopter perished, including Wigwe, his wife Doreen, their son Chizi, and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc.
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All six people aboard the helicopter perished, including Wigwe, his wife Doreen, their son Chizi, and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc.
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Chai 😔
ReplyDeleteThis was what the owners of ADC Airline then, especially Captain Okon, used to do; and wasted lives. May their souls continue to rest in peace with God. Amen
DeleteKai....avoidable death
ReplyDeleteMay thier soul continue to rest...
May their gentle souls rest in peace
ReplyDeletePilot is the designated fall guy. Probably , he didn’t take the decision to fly alone…
ReplyDeleteThe whole police helicopter fleets of the area was put out of operation for that day because of the weather. Maybe money was the basis for that operator to agree to fly that mission. They should be charged huge compensation for such a tragic oversight.
ReplyDeleteThere is always someone willing to take a risk no matter the situation. I cannot believe that these ppl would be alive today if safety measures were adhered to. And to think that they were not even flying for a life and death reason (no pun), they simply were heading to the Superbowl, something that would only be annoying if missed, nothing else.
DeleteGod knows best
ReplyDeleteMay their souls continue to rest in peace 🙏
This kind of death pains me the most.
ReplyDeleteDeath that could have been avoided.
Consequences of disobedience. May their souls continue to rest in peace
ReplyDeleteMay their souls continue to rest in peace 🙏🏿😌
ReplyDeletemay the soul of the departed rest well
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteContinue to rest in peace with God 🙏
ReplyDeleteMay their souls continue to rest in peace....
ReplyDeleteMay their souls continue to rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteSo sad.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace 🙏
Kai 😪 an avoidable death
ReplyDeleteMay their souls continue to rest in peace.
Death that could have been averted but due to error both human and technical, these people are feet under the ground. May their souls continue to rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteHe possesses considerable wealth, extensive connections, and significant influence; most crucially, he has profoundly affected and transformed lives.
ReplyDeleteSadly, he left everything behind.
Vanity upon vanity equals vanity.
May the Lord continue to comfort his loved ones.
Chai, this is one death that could have been avoided. May God continue to rest their souls.
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