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Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu, a crew member and one of the eight people confirmed dead in a military helicopter crash en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti region from Accra to attend an event, was recently given a flying wing badge.
The accident occurred on Wednesday, August 6. They were going to attend the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Obuasi.
Per Myjoyonline.com checks, the young pilot was among some 12 new pilots, who former President Nana Akufo-Addo presented Aviator Wings or Air Crew Badges to on November 29, 2024.
The new pilots who received their honours upon completion of the requisite training are Flt. Lt. Christopher Yaw Asuka, Flt. Lt. Wisdom Seshie Deku, Flt. Lt. Akrashie Appoe, Fg Offr Papa Kojo Ayensu Abrokwa, Fg Offr Mane-Twum Ampadu, and Fg Offr Isaac Tuobewere Tanle.
The rest are Flt. Lt. Abdul-Baasit Salifu, Flt Lt. Michael Adjei-Banin, Flt Lt. Obil Paa Kwesi Grant, Fg Offr. Selase Akotia, Fg Offr. David Afo-Kangah and Fg Offr Julius Etroo.
Read also: Defence Minister, Environment Minister, 6 others confirmed dead in military helicopter crash
The eight who died
- Dr Edward Omane Boamah - Minister for Defence
- Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed - Minister for Environment
- Alhaji Muniru Mohammed - Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
- Dr Samuel Sarpong - Vice Chairman, NDC
- Mr Samuel Aboagye - Former Parliamentary candidate
- Squadron Leader Peter Bafimi Anala
- Flying Officer Twum Ampadu
- Sergeant Ernest Addo
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