Deputy Defence Minister Ernest Brogya Genfi has confirmed the aircraft crash reported earlier in Tema, clarifying that the aircraft involved is not a helicopter belonging to the Ghana Air Force.

According to him, the aircraft is believed to be a private microlight aircraft, distancing the incident from the Ghana Armed Forces.

"I can confirm the helicopter crash but wish to indicate that it is a private microlight aircraft which does not belong to the Ghana Air Force.

"Nonetheless, a full detailed investigation will be launched, and findings will be made public. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family," he confirmed during an exclusive interview with the Observer Times.

The crash reportedly occurred on Monday, March 16, 2026, in the afternoon at the premises of the Tema TMA Day Care Centre, where the aircraft went down and caught fire, drawing the attention of residents and workers in the area.

Eyewitnesses explained that the aircraft burst into flames shortly after impact, leaving the individuals believed to have been on board severely burnt. Earlier reports suggested that two people were feared dead, although authorities have yet to officially confirm the identities of the victims.

The Minister further revealed that emergency responders promptly moved to the scene to bring the situation under control.

He pointed out that personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), along with other security agencies, worked to extinguish the flames and secure the crash site as investigations began.

The Deputy Minister concluded by indicating that full details about the incident will be made public soon as authorities gather more information.