Tema Aircraft Crash: Blakk Rasta Shares New Details About Ghanaian Aviation Disaster
- A tragic aircraft crash in Tema claimed the lives of Captain Frank Donkor and his younger brother, Elijah Donkor, on March 16, 2026
- In a trending video, veteran Ghanaian media personality Blakk Rasta has shared a new development regarding the aviation tragedy
- The new details about the tragic aircraft crash triggered sad reactions from many Ghanaians who mourned the demise of the victims
Controversial Ghanaian media personality and musician Abubakar Ahmed, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, has shared new information regarding the tragic aircraft crash in Tema on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Source: Instagram
On Monday, March 16, 2026, a microlight aircraft with registration number 9G-ADV crashed at Oninku Park in Tema Community 1, claiming the lives of the pilot and one passenger on board.
A statement by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority indicated that the plane, which was flying from Ho to Accra, was expected to reach its destination at 15:20 GMT and made its last radio contact at 14:18 GMT.
The statement indicated that any further details would be communicated once the investigation determined more about the incident.
"The aircraft was flying from Ho to Accra, estimating Accra at 1520 Z. The last contact with the aircraft on radio was 1418 Z. There were two persons on board."
Footage of the tragic incident, which emerged on social media, showed residents rushing to the crash site at the Oninku Drive School Park at Site 17 in Tema Community One, close to the TMA Daycare facility, as thick smoke filled the air.
The incident prompted the immediate evacuation of the children from the school before the emergency response arrived.
See the press statement as shared on Facebook below:
Tema aircraft crash victims identified after tragedy
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, reports emerged that Captain Frank Amoaning Donkor, 36, a flying instructor, and his young brother, Elijah Ofori Donkor, 25, a university graduate, were identified as the two victims of the aircraft crash.
The deceased brothers are said to be the sons of Elder Frank Kwabena Donkor, the leader and founder of the Hebron Prayer Camp in Doboro near Nsawam in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Captain Frank Donkor was a pilot with 15 years of experience before the tragic aircraft crash.
The Instagram post detailing the identities of the Tema aircraft crash victims is below:
Blakk Rasta shares more details about crash
Speaking on his The Black Pot show on Wednesday, March 17, 2026, Blakk Rasta detailed the origin of the microlight aircraft, which had been grounded for 22 years and had recently been restored.
The radio presenter also shared information about the background of Gianair, the private airline reportedly owned by Italian-Ghanaian aviation expert and businessman Roberto Billia, who allegedly repaired the aircraft after it had been out of service for many years.
Source: TikTok
Blakk Rasta also shared new details about the circumstances that led to the aircraft crash in Tema.
The YouTube video of Blakk Rasta speaking about the Tema aircraft crash is below:
Reactions to Blakk Rasta's remarks on crash
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Ansu-yeboahrogerkwadwo9947 commented:
"I learnt the two people who lost their lives were children of the Hebron general overseers, one Elder and Mrs Donkor. May their souls rest in peace."
Vickysowli5662 wrote:
"Hmm, may their souls rest in perfect peace, and we thank God for the lives of the school children."
Trixie said:
"Selfless pilot indeed. He died as a hero. May their soul rest in peace."
Tema aircraft crash pilot's wedding video resurfaces
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Tema crash pilot's wedding video had resurfaced after his death was confirmed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
The video showed heartwarming moments between Frank Paa Kwesi Donkor Junior and his wife, Naomi, who tied the knot on December 13, 2025.
The late pilot's wedding videos, which have gone viral after the plane crash tragedy, triggered reactions from Ghanaian social media users.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
