The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed a crash accident involving a helicopter with registration number G9-ADV, which crash-landed at the TMA Daycare, Site 18, Tema Community One, on Monday, March 16, 2026.

In a statement, the GNFS said the helicopter was badly damaged and mangled, requiring firefighters to carry out extrication operations to retrieve the occupants.

OFFICIAL: Two confirmed dead in helicopter crash at Tema Community 1

“Two (2) males who were onboard the helicopter unfortunately lost their lives. Their bodies have been retrieved and handed over to the Police for further investigation,” it said.

According to the GNFS, “Regional Commanders of both the Fire Service and the Police in Tema are currently at the scene managing the situation.”

The crash occurred at the Oninku Drive School Park at Site 17 in Tema Community One, close to the TMA Daycare facility, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air and prompting an immediate emergency response.

Read the full statement below:

A helicopter with registration number G9-ADV crash-landed at TMA Daycare, Site 18, Tema Community 1. The incident was reported at 14:59 hours, and firefighters from the Tema Metro Fire Station arrived at the scene within three (3) minutes.

The helicopter is badly damaged and mangled, and firefighters had to carry out extrication operations to retrieve the occupants.

Two (2) males who were onboard the helicopter unfortunately lost their lives. Their bodies have been retrieved and handed over to the Police for further investigation.

Regional Commanders of both the Fire Service and the Police in Tema are currently at the scene managing the situation.

More details soon.

JKB/BAI

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