The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana) has appointed the bureau’s Head of Investigations, Captain Paul Forjoe, to lead the probe into the recent aircraft accident in Tema.
The appointment forms part of efforts to commence a full-scale investigation into the crash, which occurred at the TMA Daycare Centre in Tema on Monday, March 16, claiming the lives of two people.
The Commissioner of AIB Ghana, John Wumborti, who announced the appointment, explained that the Bureau immediately deployed a team to the scene to begin preliminary investigations after receiving information about the incident.
He explained that the aircraft, identified as a Sky Arrow micro light aircraft with registration number 9G-ADV, was travelling from Ho to Accra when it was involved in the accident.
“As the law mandates us, we have started our preliminary collection of and information needed to support the investigation,” he said.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra yesterday, Mr Wumborti said investigators had gathered critical evidence, including eyewitness accounts and photographic documentation of the crash site, to aid the inquiry.
He added that the wreckage of the aircraft had been retrieved and secured to facilitate detailed examination.
“The next step, as required by law, is for the Commissioner to institute a formal investigation, which I have done, and to appoint an investigator-in-charge.
“I am pleased to inform you that Captain Paul Forjoe will lead this investigation,” he stated.
Investigation-in-Charge
Mr Wumborti described Captain Forjoe as a seasoned aviation professional with extensive experience, expressing confidence in his ability to lead a thorough and credible investigation.
He assured the public that AIB Ghana possessed the expertise, technical capacity and equipment required to conduct the investigation in line with international standards.
“Our investigators are well-positioned, and we follow globally accepted protocols in carrying out such investigations,” he said.
On timelines, the Commissioner indicated that although there was no strict deadline for completing the investigation, the Bureau would provide an update to the public within one month if the final report was not ready.
“In line with international standards, if we are unable to conclude within a month, we will update the public on the progress made so far,” he said.
Source:
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