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A new U.S. report reveals that pilot disorientation in poor weather and ignored safety issues led to the helicopter crash that killed Herbert Wigwe and five others in 2024.
  • The crash was blamed on the pilot’s decision to fly visually in low-visibility conditions
  • The helicopter company failed to address known safety issues
  • The radar altimeter was faulty, but the pilot flew anyway
  • Wigwe, his wife, son, and Abimbola Ogunbanjo died in the crash
  • Report cites inadequate safety oversight and communication lapses
The report paints a troubling picture of ignored warnings and a culture of risk. A faulty altimeter, overlooked weather conditions, and poor communication all converged in a tragedy that might have been preventable. It's a reminder of how even elite passengers can be failed by systemic lapses. Families left behind now face the double loss of loved ones and unanswered questions.

The findings raise a haunting question: could stricter checks and honest reporting have saved these lives?