The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has successfully located the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean while transporting workers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Limited from Port Harcourt. According to a statement from the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, the helicopter carried eight passengers and crew, with five bodies already recovered and three still missing. The bodies were found over the course of eight days by a collaborative search effort. The wreckage of the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, with registration 5N BQG, was discovered approximately 0.775 nautical miles from the FPSO Adoon at a depth of 42 meters. The coordinates of the wreckage were recorded at Latitude 04° 13.634’ N and Longitude 008° 19.442’ E. The NSIB expressed gratitude to the search team and partners for their dedication in the search and recovery process, highlighting the importance of understanding the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident. The Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh, praised the collaborative efforts and emphasized the commitment to conducting a thorough investigation to provide closure to the families affected.
Crashed helicopter wreckage found, three passengers remain missing
