Herbert Wigwe: Nigeria Joins US in Investigating Tragic Helicopter Crash

Nigeria has joined the United States in investigating the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on Friday, February 9, 2024, near Interstate 15 in Halloran Springs, California.

The ill-fated Airbus Helicopter EC130B4 claimed the lives of six individuals, including the co-founder of Access Bank and Group CEO of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has offered its full cooperation to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the investigation of the accident.

As the multimodal transport agency in Nigeria responsible for promoting transport safety and conducting objective and thorough investigations into transport accidents, the NSIB aims to collaborate with the US counterpart agency to ensure a comprehensive investigation.

The NTSB confirmed the accident via its post on X and stated that it had dispatched its “Go Team” to investigate the accident.

The ill-fated helicopter, operated by Orbic Air, LLC as a Part 135 charter flight, departed from Palm Springs, California, at 8:45 p.m. PST, en route to Boulder City, Nevada.

The NSIB’s collaboration with the NTSB in this investigation is crucial, as it allows for the exchange of expertise and information between the two agencies.

This joint effort will help to ensure that the investigation reaches a conclusive outcome and that all relevant information is taken into account.