The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced that it has recovered the fifth body from a helicopter crash that occurred in the Atlantic Ocean in Port Harcourt, Rivers on October 24.
This was contained in a statement signed by the NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Support, Mr. Bimbo Oladeji, on Wednesday night.
The agency said it is continuing a coordinated recovery effort and investigation following the crash of a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registration number 5N BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation.
A total of five bodies have been recovered so far, the statement said, with the fifth body recovered today requiring specialized handling due to its decomposed state before being transferred to the morgue. .
NSIB Director-General Alex Badet said the agency will continue to work with domestic and international partners to ensure a diligent recall and investigation process.
Bade said the investigation process would be in line with the mission of promoting transport security across Nigeria.
“While recovery operations pose unique challenges due to environmental conditions, our team and partners are dedicated to completing this mission with the utmost professionalism and care.
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“We appreciate the concerted support of all those involved in this recovery effort, including the Nigerian Navy, to ensure a respectful recovery process.
“Our primary objective remains to uncover information that fully explains the circumstances of this accident, and our thoughts remain with the families affected,” he said.
The accident occurred off the coast of Bonny Finima in the Atlantic Ocean and involved eight people on board, the statement said.
The statement also “highlighted details of NSIB’s investigative efforts as of today, including: At 9:35 a.m., an HD Steadfast vessel discovered a body in the water and was on duty to recover the body. A fast rescue boat (FRC) was dispatched and recovery operations began.
“At 9:40am, Antan HSE and security teams were contacted to coordinate evacuation plans. At 9:55am, Eastwind Aviation was contacted and air ambulance support from Caverton Aviation We considered the possibility of
“At 10:40 a.m., HD Steadfast deployed a drone and conducted an extensive aerial search of the area to locate any additional floating objects or objects.
“At 10:45 a.m., sea conditions posed challenges to the recovery of the FRC crew. In coordination with HD Steadfast, despite the adverse weather conditions, the team used a crane to safely retrieve the remains and transport them to the FPSO deck. was able to be transferred to.
“Also, at 10:49 a.m., upon notification by Eastwind that the air ambulance provider was unavailable, NSIB requested logistical support from the Nigerian Navy, and at 11:15 a.m., the body was safely recovered by the FRC. and was ready for transfer to the FPSO deck.
“The identification process began at 11:41 a.m. Although no clothing was found on the body, investigators looked for certain characteristics to confirm identification.
“Meanwhile, between 12:49pm and 2:44pm, the Nigerian Navy was contacted to assist in the evacuation of the bodies ashore.
“Eastwind Airlines provided photographs of the crew to support identification and the undertaker arrived at the Nigerian Air Force base to prepare for transport of the body.
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“At 8 p.m., divers encountered clean fiberglass and aluminum debris, likely from the aircraft.”
The statement said NSIB aims to intensify recovery efforts near the accident site and these findings will guide adjustments to the search grid. (South)
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