The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said it received the preliminary report from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Dr Herbert Wigwe, former Group CEO Access Bank and five others.
The Director, of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NSIB Bimbo Oladeji, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.
The tragic incident occurred on Feb. 9, involving an Airbus Helicopter EC130B4 in Halloran Springs, California. Initial findings suggest the helicopter suffered catastrophic damage as it caught fire before the crash due to adverse weather conditions.
As the investigation progresses, NSIB remains committed to engaging with the NTSB for a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances leading to the accident.
The Director-General of NSIB, Capt. Alex Badeh, expressed gratitude for the cooperation extended by the NTSB, emphasizing the ongoing collaboration with relevant authorities to gather additional evidence and information.
