A tragic helicopter crash in Adanse Sikaman on August 6, 2025, has claimed the lives of several high-profile individuals, including the Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
The aircraft involved in the crash has been identified as a Z-9EH military helicopter, a Chinese-made naval platform known for its versatility and rugged performance.
The Z-9EH is a specialised variant of the Z-9 helicopter, itself a Chinese-licensed version of the French Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin.
It is primarily used by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and other security forces for anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship operations, and search-and-rescue (SAR) missions.
