In a devastating incident, a Nigerian banker, Dr. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, the CEO of Access Bank, his wife, and son were among the six individuals who lost their lives in a helicopter crash in San Bernardino County on Friday evening.
The Eurocopter EC 130 helicopter was en route from Palm Springs to Boulder City, Nevada, when the tragic accident occurred.
The crash took place around 10 p.m. local time, east of the 15-Freeway near Nipton, just west of the Nevada border. Early reports from the FAA indicated that there were no survivors.
The identities of the other two individuals on board the helicopter have not been officially confirmed.
Dr. Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, 57, had not only been a prominent figure in the Nigerian banking sector but also had professional ties to various organizations in Nigeria. He served as a Board Member of the Nigerian Mortgage Refinance Company and was a member of the Advisory Board for Friends Africa.
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The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the cause. This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through both the Nigerian and international communities, and further details are awaited as investigations unfold. The crash marks a somber day for the banking and financial community, as well as the family and friends of the victims.
