Weeks back the Vice President Yemi Oshibajo was
involved in an helicopter crash at Kogi state.
News reaching us reveals that the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has released a preliminary
report of an investigation into the helicopter crash involving Agusta Westland
W 139 Caverton Helicopters which the airlifted
the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to Kabba in Kogi
State.
The report attributed the crash to a phenomenon known as
Brownout ( brownout is a phenomenon where the pilot cannot see nearby objects
which provide the outside visual references necessary to control the aircraft near the ground. This can cause spatial
disorientation and loss of situational awareness leading to an accident.), the AIB said the pilot crew lost visual contact with
the ground at about 50 feet owing to a brownout– that enveloped the helicopter.
According to the agency, the helicopter experienced a
hard landing and consequently rolled over.
While the AIB says the investigation into the crash
is still ongoing, the Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Akin Olateru
asked the NCAA to issue an advisory circular to helicopter operators on the
effects of brown out and how to mitigate its effects.
Also he
asked Caverton Helicopters to carry out proper risk analysis and assessment
before operating flights into unapproved landing pad.
Investigation continues.
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