In a devastating incident, a helicopter transporting Herbert Wigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, crashed in California, United States, resulting in the tragic death of Wigwe and approximately five other individuals. The chopper, identified as a Eurocopter EC 130, was en route to Las Vegas when the fatal crash occurred near a border city between Nevada and California on Friday night.
Reports from TheWill News indicate that the helicopter crashed near Nipton, situated on the edge of the Mojave Desert, marking California’s second fatal helicopter accident in less than a week. Daily Mail also reported that six people were feared dead in the horrific crash.
The Eurocopter EC 130 had six people on board at the time of the incident. This tragic event follows closely on the heels of another helicopter crash just days prior, where a Navy chopper carrying five troops crashed during a routine training flight in Pine Valley, California.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed their awareness of the downed aircraft near Baker shortly after 10 pm on Friday. Unfortunately, authorities have been unable to locate any survivors, and no information about the individuals on board or their names has been confirmed.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) verified that the Eurocopter EC 130 crashed near Nipton, east of the 15 Freeway near Halloran Springs, on the edge of the Mojave Desert Preserve. NBC reports that the helicopter is registered to Orbic Air, a Burbank-based tour company.
This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash. The loss of Herbert Wigwe, a prominent figure in the business world, adds to the somber circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.
