Nigeria Police Bell 429 Helicopter Crashes In Bauchi
A Nigeria Police Force helicopter that took off from Abuja on Wednesday evening crashed landed at the Bauchi Airport, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), has said.
The AIB said that there was no loss of life recorded, adding however that there were some injuries.
The Bureau said it needs and solicited for the assistance of members of the public with any video clips, evidences or information regarding the accident that can assist it with investigation.
The Bureau in a statement stated; “On 26th January, 2022, Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria was notified by Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), about an accident involving a Bell 429 helicopter with Registration Marks 5N-MDA owned and operated by Nigerian Police Force (NPF).
“The accident occurred on 26th January, 2022 around 7:30pm (Local Time) at Bauchi Airport.
“The NPF helicopter had departed Abuja at 16:54 UTC for Bauchi with Six persons on board maintaining 5,500ft.
“We want the public to know that we would be amenable to receiving any video clips, evidences, or information any member of the public may have of the accident that can assist us with this investigation,” it said.
The AIB appealed to members of the public and the media to respect the privacy of the people involved and not assume the cause of the accident until a formal report is released.