… Six survived
Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited on Thursday confirmed that six person died in Wednesday’s crash in Oworonshoki area of Lagos.
It added that there six survivors from the crash.
The dead victims include Captain Joseph “Jay” Wyatt of Oklahoma, United States, and First Officer Peter Bello, a Nigerian.
Captain Wyatt, according to a statement signed by Bristow’s Regional Director Africa, Duncan Moore, joined the company in 2006 and has spent his entire career flying with Bristow Helicopters out of Africa.
Bello on his part joined Bristow in 2014 after graduating from the company’s Academy’s helicopter flight school.
“We are shaken and deeply saddened by this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends and loved ones of all those on board.
“Bristow has mobilized the full resources of its response team and is working closely with authorities on the investigation, including at the accident site to recover the aircraft.
“Medical treatment is being provided to those who are injured and trained coordinators have been assigned to the families of the crew members and passengers to support them with their every need and ensure that they receive the most current information and assistance.
“Bristow has established a dedicated hotline for family members of those on board the flight.
“Bristow Nigeria would like to express its appreciation for the help and support it has received from the NCAA, the AIB, NEMA and other industry stakeholders.
“The company would also like to thank the Lagos State Government and the traditional ruler and people of the community where the accident took place.”
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