The Minority in Parliament has launched a formal call for a sweeping review of aviation safety protocols following the tragic microlight aircraft crash in Tema that claimed the lives of two brothers.
The victims, identified as the sons of the founder of the Hebron Prayer Camp, were en route from Ho to Accra on Monday, 16th March 2026, when their private craft went down in a densely populated urban corridor.
Addressing the House on Thursday, 19th March, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin demanded an independent and time-bound investigation to uncover potential regulatory lapses.
The Minority Leader raised sharp questions regarding the National Communications Authority and Civil Aviation oversight, suggesting that the current framework for private and microlight operations may be insufficient to protect the public.
“This incident raises serious questions that demand urgent answers. How was a privately owned microlight aircraft allowed to operate over a densely populated corridor with such devastating consequences?” Mr Afenyo-Markin queried during his submission on the floor of Parliament.
The opposition is calling for a transparent process that goes beyond a standard internal review. The Minority insists that the final report must detail:
- Cause of the Crash: Direct mechanical or human factors.
- Certification Lapses: Whether the craft and pilot met all legal requirements.
- Maintenance Logs: The service history of the private aircraft.
- Corrective Measures: Immediate policy changes to prevent similar tragedies.
“The Minority respectfully calls on the relevant authorities to conduct a full, transparent, independent, and time-bound investigation, with findings detailing the cause of the crash, any lapses in certification, maintenance and operational procedures, and corrective measures to prevent a recurrence,” the Minority Leader added.
As political pressure mounts, the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) has moved to reassure the public of its technical expertise. The Bureau’s statement comes in response to a wave of social media scepticism regarding its ability to handle a high-profile investigation involving prominent citizens.
The AIB maintained that it possesses the necessary international-standard capacity to lead the probe. Officials noted that while they are aware of the public’s concerns, they are committed to completing a thorough and objective analysis of the wreckage and flight data.
The crash site in Tema remains under surveillance as investigators sift through the debris. With the Minority demanding that findings be made public, the AIB is under significant pressure to deliver an exhaustive report that addresses the safety of Ghana’s increasingly busy private aviation sector.
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