Military Helicopter Carrying 8 Persons Crashes, First Video from Crash Site Emerges

• Eight persons have been confirmed dead after a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crashed on August 6, 2025
• Footage from the accident scene has surafced on social media, breaking the hearts of many social media users
• Netizens who saw the tragic video were heartbroken and expressed their sympathy in the comments section

A Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter travelling to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region on August 6, 2025, has crashed.

The accident was confirmed by Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, after the GAF reported the plane missing on Wednesday.

During a press conference held at the Presidency on August 6, 2025, Julius Debrah, confirmed that all eight persons onboard the plane had perished.

Obuasi helicopter crash: GAF announced craft missing

GAF confirmed the disappearance and said efforts were underway to find the helicopter. The army statement said eight people were on board.

That number included three crew members and five passengers. However, it was unclear whether the eight people survived the crash.

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Who was on board crashed GAF helicopter?

The eight persons involved are Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah; Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Deputy National Security Coordinator Limuna Muniru; Former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong; and Former legislator Samuel Aboagye.

The army personnel involved in the crash were identified as Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.

During the press conference held at the presidency, Julius Debrah confirmed the passing of all the named persons. He also directed that all flags must fly half-mast as the nation mourns the passing of these eight persons.

A video believed to be from the crash site has surfaced on social media.

The video of the crashed helicopter has circulated online.

Sad scenes at Jubilee House after plane crash

The Jubilee House has been thrown into a state of mourning after the

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Presidency confirmed that a Ghana Force helicopter plane has crashed and eight persons had passed.

Communication Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, was spotted in a mournful mood as people readied the conference room at the Jubilee House for the press conference.

Below is the video of the crash site:

Ghanaians mourn 8 Obuasi helicopter crash victims

Ghanaians are mourning the passing of the eight. Netizens who took to the comments section to express their views were heartbroken. Many sympthatised with the bereaved family in the comments section.

@Kwabena_Liq wrote:

"This be serious."

@DontBringUrself wrote:

"It’s crazy how most of the tragedies that happens in Ghana are all Wednesdays."

@Lechiboroni wrote:

"Now I can commend your works 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 and the country needs spiritual cleansing."

@Abena_Lacey wrote:

"Oh my God."

@Abian_tos wrote:

"So parachute no de the helicopter inside?"

Prophet’s warning to late Omane Boamah surfaces

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that a Ghanaian prophet's warning to the late defence minister, Edward Omane Boamah, had surfaced after his death.

In a video posted on August 5, Prophet Roja delivered a warning to the NDC politician, who died in a helicopter crash near Obuasi a day later (August 6, 2025).

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh