Following the fatal Skyarrow microlight aircraft crash at Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One, Madam Ebi Bright, Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, has called on residents to actively support disaster preparedness and safety initiatives across the metropolis.
Speaking at a stakeholder engagement organised by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA), Madam Bright emphasised a shift from reactive emergency response to proactive disaster prevention, highlighting measures such as auditing buildings, removing unsafe and unauthorised structures, and clearing waterways to reduce accident risks.
She urged residents to adhere strictly to safety audits, respect emergency zones, and cooperate with local authorities’ initiatives to prevent disasters. Madam Bright also announced plans to establish safety and rescue clubs in schools, aimed at equipping students with knowledge in emergency response, disaster management, and industrial safety, thereby empowering them to contribute to community safety.
Divisional Officer II Ebenezer Yenzu, Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service in Tema, confirmed that no bystanders or students were injured during the incident. He called on the public to act responsibly during emergencies, avoiding filming or photographing disaster scenes.
The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) is investigating the crash, including reports that the aircraft had been grounded for about 22 years before returning to service in 2023.
Dr Ralph Armah, Medical Director of Tema General Hospital, advised parents, teachers, and school authorities to monitor children for trauma-related signs, including developmental regression, and noted that psychological support had been arranged for affected pupils and their families.
The crash, which occurred on March 16, 2026, claimed the lives of two individuals, prompting local authorities to intensify safety audits and community awareness campaigns in Tema.
