We have commenced investigations into helicopter crash ― AIB

Nigeria’s Accident Investigation Bureau has confirmed the crash of the helicopter marked HEL-BEL 206 which crashed into Opebi area of Lagos State with three people on board.

The helicopter with registration number 5N-BQW belonging to Quorum Aviation Services was said to have originated from Port Harcourt for a yet to be disclosed mission and the identities of the three onboard.

Speaking to Tribune Online, the spokesperson of the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Tunji Ojetumbi who confirmed the accident, said all the relevant authorities were on ground with the environment cordoned off.

He, however, declared that the bureau has immediately commenced investigations to unravel the cause of the accident.

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