During the era of President , a notable yet untold story remains involving an incident in which late former President Rawlings and his delegation returned safely to Ghana after their aircraft, popularly referred to as the "flying coffin," developed a technical fault mid-flight en-route to Malaysia.
According to research, the incident occurred during one of Rawlings' official international trips when the aircraft, which was a decades-old Ghana Air Force jet, encountered mechanical issues shortly after takeoff from airport in Accra.
As a precautionary measure, the flight crew decided to turn back, ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.
No injuries were reported, and alternative travel arrangements were considered for the trip.
