Victims of microlight aircraft crash identified as sons of popular pastor

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Elder Kwabena Donkor and his two son

The two victims of Monday, March 16, 2026, Sky Arrow microlight aircraft crash in Tema have been identified as sons of a popular pastor.

The two victims of the microlight aircraft crash have been identified as two sons of the founder of Hebron Prayer Camp near Nsawam, Elder Frank Kwabena Donkor.

One of the sons, a distinguished pilot and instructor, Captain Frank Donkor, and his younger brother,

Captain Frank Donkor is reported to have taken his brother on the ill-fated flight.

Captain Frank Donkor, who was piloting the aircraft at the time of the incident, is described as a seasoned airman who held both Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) ratings.

In related news, more information is surfacing following the Monday, March 16, 2026, microlight aircraft crash that claimed two people on board in Tema Community One.

A screenshots of social media posts of the helicopter, shared by TV3, suggest that it is about 25 years old.

The social media post shared by TV3 was made by an X account identified as Roberto Billia.

In his post, he shared a photo of the alleged microlight aircraft in 2023. He wrote, “Almost ready, after 21 years, is almost ready to get in the sky once again, yesterday had an inspection of GCAA to release the permit for the test flight”.

In another post, Roberto Billia shared a microlight aircraft out on a runway. He wrote, “After 22 years, 9G-ADV is again airborne,  what an emotion!!! Shortly more video from Go-Pro”.

Also, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, in a statement, said the aircraft with registration number 9GADV was flying to Accra from Ho.

The GCAA says investigations are underway and that further information will be provided in due course.

Microlights are typically much smaller aircraft, seating two people and mainly used for recreational purposes.

Also, Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Genfi, has clarified that the microlight aircraft, which crashed in Tema on Monday, does not belong to the Ghana Armed Forces.

In a Facebook post shared late Monday afternoon, Brogya Genfi stated, “We have received reports of a fatal crash involving a privately owned microlight aircraft at Tema Community 1 this afternoon,” the Deputy Minister wrote.

“We wish to clarify that the aircraft is not owned by the Ghana Armed Forces.”

“We pray for the souls of the departed and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families,” his post added.

Background

Reports earlier revealed a helicopter reportedly plummeted from the sky, crashing into the Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One.

Reports suggest the tragic incident occurred on Monday, March 16, with two people on board the helicopter dying from the impact of the crash.

Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service rushed to the scene to douse the flames at the site with the help of law enforcement officers from the Ghana Police Service. They recovered the burnt bodies of the victims.

Meanwhile, Mr Ahmed Abdullia, the Assemblyman for the Kwesi Plange Electoral Area, has revealed that none of the students was hurt.

The news shared by Ghana News Agency stated, “Three persons are feared dead following a helicopter crash at the Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One.

Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene working to retrieve the charred bodies from the wreckage”.

The helicopter has now been described as a Sky Arrow microlight helicopter.

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