The Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB) have partnered to establish an Aircraft Safety Laboratory at the Air Force Leadership Academy (AFLA) situated at the Air Force Base Tamale in the Northern Region of Ghana. 

The laboratory will be used to investigate aircraft accidents and incidents and to a large extent improve aviation safety in Ghana.

The AIB team, led by Mr Samuel Gyepi, Internal Audit, visited the AFLA facility on Wednesday 19 July 2023 to inspect the site of the proposed laboratory. They were given a tour of the facility by Group Captain Awuah, the Director Administration, Air Force Headquarters and his team.

Mr Gyepi mentioned that the partnership with the Air Force will help improve their ability to investigate aircraft accidents and incidents. He added that it would also help them share their expertise with the Air Force and to a large extent improve aviation safety in Ghana.

Group Captain Awuah acknowledged that the Air Force was committed to working with the AIB to improve aviation safety in Ghana. He said, the laboratory would be a valuable asset to both parties and would help to ensure that the of skies Ghana are safe.

The AIB team included Mr Azu Crabbe, Head of Finance, Mr Abdul-Hamid Mohammed Nakobu, Engineering Assistant, Mr Enoch Tuffour, Procurement Consultant and Ms Ruth Gyekye, Assistant Consultant.