A Ghana Air Force helicopter, an AGAF Z9 model, has gone missing while en route from Accra to Obuasi.
The aircraft took off at 9:12 am on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and lost contact with air traffic control shortly after.
A total of eight people were on board, including three crew members and five passengers.
The Ghana Air Force has confirmed that all efforts are being made to re-establish contact with the missing helicopter.
According to Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the Ghana Navy, further details will be communicated as soon as possible.
The incident will likely be thoroughly investigated to determine the cause of the loss of contact.
Given the Ghana Air Force’s recent history with the Z-9 helicopters, which were delivered in 2015, the investigation will be closely monitored.
Ghana Air Force Helicopters
In 2020, a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter made an emergency landing in Kumbungu due to a malfunction in the tail rotor system.
Fortunately, all four crew members and four other military personnel on board were safely recovered without any injuries or fatalities.
The Z-9 helicopter is a utility helicopter of Chinese origin, based on the French Eurocopter Dauphin.
The Ghana Air Force has been operating the Z-9EH model since 2015, with a total of four units delivered.
The Ghana Air Force is working diligently to locate the missing helicopter and ensure the safety of its crew and passengers.
The incident highlights the importance of rigorous safety protocols and thorough investigations to prevent such incidents in the future.
