AIB Ghana to release report on fatal Tema microlight aircraft crash today

AIB Ghana is expected to make public its report on the fatal Tema microlight aircraft crash today, May 26, 2026. According to the Commissioner of the Bureau, John Mmeb Kunyan Wumborti, the investigative body has completed extensive work on the case and is prepared to officially brief the public on its findings. Mr. Wumborti assured the public that investigators carried out a thorough examination into the circumstances surrounding the crash to establish the exact cause of the accident.

Mr. Wumborti stated, "We have done diligent work. We have gone into all lengths to find out what really happened and so we are going to bring out the factual information that we gathered," and "The analysis that we have done with the factual information and everything that we have done, we are going to let you know." The microlight aircraft, bearing registration number 9G-ADV, was travelling from Ho to Accra on Monday, March 16, when it crashed near a school park in Tema Community One. The two occupants onboard the aircraft, who were brothers, lost their lives in the crash.

The Commissioner further disclosed that the Bureau would also announce recommendations aimed at improving aviation safety and preventing similar incidents in future. Mr. Wumborti explained that some aspects of the investigation were delayed due to pending documents, including autopsy reports, but "We haven't gotten them, but we have to go ahead."