On Monday, March 16, 2026, a tragic aviation accident occurred in Tema when a microlight aircraft, registered as 9G-ADV, crashed and burst into flames near a school park. The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed that the aircraft was en route from Ho to Accra at the time of the incident.
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Incident Details and Flight Path
The GCAA released an official news alert detailing the final moments of the flight before it went down in Tema Community One:
Flight Route: The aircraft departed from Ho in the Volta Region and was estimated to arrive in Accra at 3:20 PM (1520 Z).
Last Contact: Air traffic controllers lost radio contact with the pilot at 2:18 PM (1418 Z).
The Crash Site: The plane crashed at the Oninku Drive School Park (Site 17), near the TMA Daycare facility. Witnesses reported seeing thick plumes of smoke as the wreckage caught fire upon impact.
Casualties and Emergency Response
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GHAPOHA) conducted a joint operation to douse the flames and secure the area:
Occupants: There were two persons on board the aircraft; both were confirmed deceased at the scene. Their bodies have been retrieved and sent to the morgue for autopsy and identification.
Bystanders Safe: Fortunately, despite the aircraft crashing near a school, no pupils or staff at the Oninku Drive School Park or the TMA Daycare were injured. Teachers successfully evacuated students before emergency teams arrived.
Ongoing Investigation: Security personnel have cordoned off the site as aviation safety inspectors from the GCAA begin a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Understanding the Aircraft
Aviation experts noted that the aircraft involved was a microlight, a small, lightweight category of aircraft. While common in some regions for recreational flight, they are relatively rare in Ghana's urban airspace. Experts have cautioned against early speculation regarding the cause, whether technical or environmental, until the GCAA's final report is released.
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