A tragic helicopter crash has occurred in Akwa Ibom State, resulting in the feared deaths of six oil workers and two crew members.
The incident happened when the helicopter, operated by Eastwind Aviation, ditched and nosedived into the Atlantic Ocean.
The victims were working at the OML 123 oil field, specifically at the Mimbo platform and the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, when the incident occurred around 11:40 am.
A source close to the incident revealed that all onboard were feared killed. “There were six personnel and two crew members onboard the helicopter. Three bodies have been recovered so far. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.”
Rescue teams are currently searching for the remaining bodies, with efforts underway to determine the cause of the crash.
The helicopter involved in the incident belongs to Eastwind Aviation, a company providing aviation services to the oil and gas industry.