A helicopter operated by Eastwind Aviation has ditched into waters at Bonny Finima (Atlantic Ocean) with 8 people on board.

The accident occurred at about 11:22 am on 24/10/24. The aircraft which departed Port Harcourt Airport Base to an oil rig had 8 persons on board with fuel endurance of 0215. Rescue operations so far have recovered 3 bodies.

Search and Rescue coordination activities were activated inNigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) while details of the incident were escalated to the Honourable Minister of Aviation, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Bonny tower, Osubi tower and Escravos tower for further actions.

In the same vein, all emergency services and organizations including the military have been contacted for the search mission.

Other low-flying aircraft and helicopters are being engaged to look out for floating objects or persons in need of rescue.

Neigbouring aerodromes and adjacent airspaces have also been contacted.

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency in a press release  promises that more  details shall be provided as they unfold.