November 4, 2024
Opebi helicopter Crash
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The black box of the Bell 206 helicopter belonging to Quorum Aviation that crashed at 16A Salvation Opebi road in Lagos state, has been recovered.

Two people have been confirmed dead, one person is badly injured and has been taken to a hospital.

Giving an update on the crash, the Director General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu said the Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB, had retrieved the black box.

He added that the Bureau had also transported the wreck of the aircraft to their office for further investigations.

He said;

“The Accident Investigation Bureau has retrieved the black box and transported the wreck of the aircraft to their office for further investigations.

‘The affected buildings will be subjected to integrity testing while the entire area will be fumigated.

“Members of the public are advised to remain calm and be assured of Mr Governor’s commitment to the safety of life and property within Lagos State. Updates will follow on from the result of the investigation.

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