The recent chopper crash that resulted in the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe, Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, prompted an update from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA has expressed its intention to participate in the investigations surrounding the air mishap.
The fatal crash occurred in California near the Nevada border, claiming the lives of Wigwe, his wife, and son. Additionally, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former group chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), was reportedly on board the chopper.
Providing details about the incident, the FAA mentioned that the Eurocopter EC130 helicopter went down around 10 pm California time, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) taking charge of the investigation and any subsequent updates.
It was reported by a US local news outlet, KTLA 5 News, that the helicopter had departed from Palm Springs, but its destination remained unclear. Notably, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Wigwe’s business partner and former Access bank CEO, and Tunde Folawiyo, a prominent business mogul, were said to be aboard a second chopper during this unfortunate event.