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Tema crash: Aerospace specialist surprised by flight over densely populated area

Andrea Baaba Appiah•1d ago•459 words · 3 min read

Summary

Dr Yakubu Akparibo said that microlight aircraft are generally not permitted to operate over densely populated areas, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the microlight crash in Tema on Monday afternoon. He explained that microlight aircraft are typically subject to less stringent regulations compared to conventional aircraft and are usually restricted to areas with less air traffic and fewer people on the ground. He said, "So, for the operation of microlights generally, the regulations are less stringent. In some jurisdictions, they are not even regulated. The pilot is not expected to carry medical licences, and they are not expected to have airworthiness certificates."

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed that a microlight aircraft registered as 9G-ADV crashed on Monday, March 16, 2026, while flying from Ho to Accra with two people on board. The flight distance between the two locations is less than 100 miles. Dr. Akparibo said he is surprised that this microlight flew into Tema airspace, which has a lot of population on the ground. He added that microlight aircraft are rarely allowed to land at major international airports due to safety and operational considerations.

Investigations by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority are expected to determine the exact flight permissions granted, the intended landing arrangements, and the circumstances that led to the crash. Dr. Akparibo said that investigators would need to establish what permissions were granted for the flight.

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An aerospace specialist is questioning the flight path of a microlight aircraft that crashed in Tema. The specialist raises concerns about regulations - and the safety implications.

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