Samuel Sarpong’s Family Responds to Government’s Helicopter Crash Report, Video Trends
- The family of Samuel Sarpong has commented on the findings of the helicopter crash committee
- A relative of the late former Kumasi Mayor expressed satisfaction with the findings from the report
- The report cited technical, operational, and environmental factors that contributed to the accident
A representative of the Samuel Sarpong family, who was at the press briefing of the helicopter crash report on November 11, 2025, has responded to the findings made by the committee.
Speaking on the sidelines in an interview with TV3, the elderly man said that, according to the report, it was clear that the crash occurred by accident as a result of the weather conditions.
Source: UGC
He remarked:
"Yes, we are very satisfied because, considering what we've been briefed, we gather that it's an act of God. Because nobody controls the weather except the Almighty. And for that matter, we have accepted it in good faith. Thank you."
When questioned by the interviewer on whether the new report put to rest earlier speculations that the crash might have been caused by human error, the elderly man responded in the affirmative.
"I believe strongly that, per the briefing that we've had today, it will put all that speculation to rest. Because it took time to explain extensively to us what happened. And even yesterday, we had a briefing. That one was in camera. And today, we had the media and everybody. We are okay. We have accepted everything. And we are very okay with that. Thank you."
The widow of the late Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah was also present at the event on November 11, 2025.
The final report presented by Captain Paul Forjoe highlighted technical, operational, and environmental factors that contributed to the helicopter crash.
At the time of writing the report, the TikTok video had generated over 5,000 likes and 70 comments.
Reactions to Samuel Sarpong's family response
Ghanaians who thronged the comments section of the video shared varied opinions on the report.
KA stated:
"The families should sue the Ghana Armed Forces and the government for negligence... simple."
Zainabyakubu commented:
"Journalist, please don't force the man to be unsatisfied. He said he is, so why ask further questions?"
None stated:
"Please, there is nothing like 'Act of God.' I accept that the accident did not happen because of someone's doing. However, something went wrong, and we need to find out. Accidents don't just happen; human beings cause accidents. Something somewhere went wrong, and we need to find out."
Vanessa Desmond added:
"Another painful thing is Air Force aircraft don’t have insurance, so the family gets nothing."
Capable added:
"He said he is satisfied, and you are still asking the same thing… whether it was someone’s fault or not, the machine itself was manufactured by a human being."
Ernest Addo Mensah’s last words emerge
YEN.com.gh, meanwhile, reported that Flight Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah's last words before his passing in the Obuasi helicopter crash have emerged.
He shared a message on his WhatsApp status the day of his tragic demise regarding the urgency of settling all grudges because of life’s fleeting nature.
Addo Mensah's last post stirred sad reactions on social media, with many consoling the bereaved family in the wake of the crash that took eight lives.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
