Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala: Meet the Pilot in GAF Helicopter Crash, Photos
- Ghana is mourning the death of eight people who perished in a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash
- A photo of the pilot in the incident, who reportedly left behind a two-month-old baby, surfaced online
- Netizens who saw the post were deeply heartbroken and sympathised with the families of the victims
Eight people, including top government officials, have tragically lost their lives in a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter crash on August 6.
The sad incident occurred on Wednesday in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, when the helicopter was heading for Obuasi.
Source: Facebook
Two top government officials, Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, were onboard the helicopter.
Aside from these, the Deputy National Security Coordinator, Limuna Muniru, former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Samuel Sarpong, and former legislator Samuel Aboagye, were involved in the crash.
Three army personnel, namely Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, were also on board.
Following the accident, photos of the pilot said to have been involved in the crash have surfaced.
Source: UGC
Who piloted helicopter that crashed near Obuasi?
Squadron Leader Anala was the pilot carrying the team of eight to Obuasi. Until his demise, he was a commissioned officer rank in the air forces, specifically above Flight Lieutenant and below Wing Commander.
He was a KNUST alumnus who studied Computer Engineering at KNUST and pursued advanced aviation and safety training to serve Ghana with excellence.
He was enrolled in a UK postgraduate program in Safety and Accident Investigation, reflecting his dedication to aviation safety.
Details of the incident have not officially been confirmed; however, an eyewitness claimed the aircraft crashed into a tree. The pilot of the downed military helicopter reportedly left behind a two-month-old baby.
The photo of Squadron Leader Anala, the pilot involved in the crash, is below:
Geovani Caleb mourns Squadron Leader Bafemi Anala
The passing of Squadron Leader Anala has broken the hearts of his friends and loved ones.
Popular media personality Geovani Caleb took to his social media to mourn his friend, writing:
"Oh Chale, my friend is gone. Sad news Piero. Fine Officer."
The post by Geovani Caleb mourning Squadron Leader Bafemi Anala is below:
Netizens sympathise with crashed helicopter pilot's family
The news about the demise of Squadron Leader Anala and the others has broken the hearts of many.
Netizens took to the comments section to share their views about the passing of the military officer.
@Blankson.veronica wrote:
"Ohw no....his family 😭😭💔💔🙏"
@Giftydm wrote:
"Such a young soul."
@Ama_pokuahh wrote:
"Such a young life !!! Ah God sometimes your will is hard to accept."
@Fobi6 wrote:
"I salute 🫡 👨🏿✈️sir 😢😭😭😭."
@Mis_de.metra wrote:
"I heard his wife gave birth some few months 🥹. Rest In Peace Mando 💔"
Eyewitness shares details of GAF helicopter crash
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that a Ghana Army Z-9 helicopter carrying some top government officials was involved in a fatal crash at Adansi Akrofum on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
An eyewitness who was present at the accident scene has shared details of the Obuasi helicopter crash. Many who watched the video were heartbroken and sympathised with the families.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
