Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, Five Others Die In Helicopter Crash In California

Tragedy struck the aviation world as a helicopter carrying Herbert Wigwe, the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, along with five others, died in a fatal plane crash in California, United States.

The chopper was en route to Las Vegas when it crashed near a border city between Nevada and California on Friday night, according to sources.

Reports from multiple sources, including TheWill News and The Daily Mail, indicate that the crash resulted in the loss of all six individuals on board.

The incident occurred near Nipton, on the periphery of the Mojave Desert, late Friday evening. The Eurocopter EC 130, the aircraft involved, had been transporting the passengers when tragedy struck.

This calamity comes mere days after another helicopter crash in Pine Valley, California, involving a Navy chopper with five troops on board.

The recent crash in San Bernardino County has left authorities grappling with the aftermath, with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirming their awareness of the downed aircraft near Baker.

The FAA confirmed the crash site near Nipton, east of the 15 Freeway near Halloran Springs. The helicopter, registered to Burbank-based tour company Orbic Air, according to NBC, has reignited concerns about aviation safety and protocols.

As investigations unfold, the aviation community mourns the loss of Herbert Wigwe and the five other individuals aboard the ill-fated helicopter, reflecting on their contributions and the impact of this tragic event.

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