The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has confirmed that a microlight aircraft with registration number 9G-ADV crashed in Tema on Monday, March 16, 2026.
In a press release, the Authority said the aircraft had been flying from Ho to Accra and was expected to arrive in Accra at about 15:20 GMT.
According to the GCAA, the last radio contact with the aircraft was at 14:18 GMT.
“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. Further details will be provided in due course,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has clarified that the aircraft involved in the crash does not belong to the Ghana Armed Forces.
In a social media post, he stated that the aircraft was privately owned.
“We have received reports of a fatal crash involving a privately owned microlight aircraft at Tema Community 1 this afternoon. We wish to clarify that the aircraft is not owned by the Ghana Armed Forces,” he wrote.
Mr Genfi also expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
“We pray for the souls of the departed and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families,” he added.
Earlier reports indicated that a Skyarrow microlight aircraft crashed at Tema, Community 1, Site 17 at about 3:30 p.m., with two occupants feared dead.
Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service were dispatched to the scene to assess the situation and provide assistance.
A fire service official confirmed that two bodies had been retrieved from the crash site.
- The accident is also reported to have occurred on a school compound. However, all teachers and pupils were safely evacuated, while the area has since been cordoned off to prevent interference as investigations continue.
