Investigators probe weather conditions
Helicopter crash San Bernardino County
Nigerian bank CEO killed
Investigator weather conditions
Helicopter crash San Bernardino County
Nigerian bank CEO killed.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : 
Baker, Calif. (CNS) — Federal investigators are now on the scene of a tragic helicopter crash in San Bernardino County, California. The crash claimed the lives of six people, including an executive of a Nigerian bank, his wife and son, and the former chair of the Nigerian Exchange Group. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is working diligently to piece together the details of the incident.
On Sunday, NTSB member Michael Graham provided an update on the recovery efforts, stating that all major components of the Airbus Eurocopter EC130 helicopter had been retrieved from the crash site. This includes the three main rotor blades, the main transmission, the tail rotor, landing gear skids, and various avionics components. The wreckage will be moved to a secure location on Tuesday for further examination.
According to NTSB flight-tracking data, the helicopter was traveling along I-15 at an altitude of approximately 1000 to 1500 feet above ground. As the flight neared its end, the helicopter made a slight right turn, veering south of the interstate. It then began a gradual descent with an increasing ground speed before the flight data ended about a quarter-mile from the crash site. Graham noted that the wreckage indicated a nose-low, right-bank angle upon impact with the terrain.
NTSB meteorologists have confirmed witness reports of rain and wintery mist in the area at the time of the crash. These weather conditions will be taken into consideration during the investigation.
Six people were killed in a helicopter crash near Baker in San Bernardino County, officials confirmed.
The tragic incident occurred at approximately 10:08 p.m. on Friday, just east of the 15 Freeway near Halloran Springs Road. The helicopter had taken off from Palm Springs at 8:45 p.m. and was heading towards Boulder City, Nevada. It was chartered from Orbit Air, LLC in Burbank.
Michael Graham emphasized that the investigation process would be extensive and could take anywhere from 12 to 24 months to complete. Investigators will begin by collecting perishable evidence from the crash scene. Additionally, the NTSB will be looking into reports of downed power lines in the area and examining witness accounts of fire at the crash site.
The passengers aboard the helicopter have been identified as Dr. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, the Group CEO of Nigeria-based Access Bank, his wife, and son. Also on board was Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former chair of the Nigerian Exchange Group. The identities of the pilot and copilot have not yet been released.
The tragic news has sent shockwaves through the international community. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization, expressed her condolences on social media, saying, “May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace.” She extended her sympathies to the Wigwe family, the Ogunbanjo family, and the employees and management of Access Bank Group.
Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State in Nigeria, expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of Dr. Herbert Wigwe and the other victims. He described Wigwe as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial sector, highlighting his role in establishing Access Bank as a global leader in financial services. Obaseki offered prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
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– Investigators probe weather conditions at time of helicopter crash in San Bernardino County
– Investigators probe weather conditions in helicopter crash that killed Nigerian bank CEO in San Bernardino County.
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