Helicopter Crash: Ghana Air Force Donates GH¢315,000 to Families of the Three Fallen Crew Members
- Three Ghana Air Force crew members who died in the recent helicopter crash were honoured with a state funeral
- A total of GH¢315,000 was donated to their families by well-wishers and corporate supporters
- The Ghana Armed Forces held a ceremony in Accra to present the cash support to the bereaved families
- Apostle Eric Okai, senior pastor at the Elim Church in Accra, shared his views on this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh
The Ghana Air Force (GAF) and the Military High Command have demonstrated their commitment to supporting the families of three fallen flight crew members who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The crew members, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, were among eight prominent Ghanaians who lost their lives in the horrific helicopter crash.
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Following the state funeral and military burial held on Friday, August 15, 2025, a donation of GH¢315,000 was presented to the bereaved families.
The donation was made possible through the generosity of various well-wishers and companies who rallied behind the Ghana Air Force and the Military High Command to support the families of the fallen crew members.
A presentation ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces in Accra on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, where the families of the three crew members were presented with the donation.
This gesture showcases the strong sense of camaraderie and solidarity within the military community.
During the ceremony, a representative of the Ghana Armed Forces stated that the presentation is a one-off cash donation which will go to the widows, the surviving parents, and the extended families of the helicopter crash victims.
Watch the video below:
Other victims of the helicopter crash
The military helicopter, identified as a Z-9, crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region.
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It claimed the lives of eight people, including two Ministers of State, three government officials, and three crew members.
Aside from the three crew members, the other victims of the tragic helicopter crash were Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; the Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Limuna Muniru; former Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Samuel Sarpong; and former NDC Parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East, Samuel Aboagye.
The eight victims were given a state burial on August 15, with the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, and the families of the victims in attendance.
GAF commended for supporting the victims' families
Following the donation, some Ghanaians on social media commended GAF for supporting the families of the three crew members.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:
@sinamb2 said:
"Eii God, an enemy has made young women premature widows and small babies orphans, show mercy, Lord."
@laurie_mcsweet also said:
"No amount of money will ever bring them back .. I’m really sad. May God comfort their families."
@k_daval65 commented:
"But I thought 1 Bank created an account for the donation and donated GH¢500,000. How about that money? Is that not a donation to the families?"
Reacting to this in an interview with YEN.com.gh, Apostle Okai, senior pastor at the Elim Church in Accra, said that the souls of the deceased crew members might rest in peace.
He noted that it was heartwarming to see the outpouring of support from well-wishers and corporate entities, demonstrating a sense of community and compassion.
The man of God said he hoped that the gesture would bring solace to the bereaved families during that difficult time.
"May the souls of the deceased crew members rest in peace. It's heartwarming to see the outpouring of support from well-wishers and corporate entities, demonstrating a sense of community and compassion. May this gesture bring solace to the bereaved families during this difficult time," Apostle Okai told YEN.com.gh.
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Peter Anala’s sister-in-law praises his kindness
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Peter Anala’s sister-in-law opened up about his kind nature and how well he treated her while he was alive.
In an emotional tribute, she also prayed for the late officer’s soul and wondered why God had allowed his death to occur.
The Squadron Leader of the Ghana Air Force was one of eight people killed when a Z-9 helicopter crashed near Obuasi.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
