Dr Omane Boamah’s 2019 Facebook Post on How to Survive a Plane Crash Sparks Emotions
- Renowned Ghanaian politician Dr Edward Omane Boamah's Facebook post about surviving a plane crash dated March 14, 2019, has gone viral
- This comes after he and seven others lost their lives when a Ghana Air Force helicopter crashed at Adansi Akrofuom on Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Many people expressed their condolences to the bereaved families involved in the accident, while others shared their views on his Facebook post
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Physician and former Minister for Communications of Ghana, Dr Edward Omane Boamah's old post on Facebook educating his followers on safe travels has emerged after Ghana's military helicopter crash claimed his life.
Source: Facebook
Dr Omane Boamah's Facebook post
A Facebook post dated March 14, 2019, of Dr Omane Boamah educating his followers on how to survive a plane crash has gone viral on social media.
Many people have quoted that post and expressed how awed they were that the post related to his experience in the Ghana Air Force crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, which unfortunately claimed his life.
The ghastly accident claimed the lives of seven others including Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed; Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Dr. Samuel Sarpong,
Other victims include, Former Parliamentary Candidate Samuel Aboagye, and the three crew members: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
In sharing the post, the late Ghanaian politician wrote "FYI", which is an abbreviation for For Your Information.
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Reactions to Dr Omane Boamah's Facebook post
In the comment section, many people talked about how the passing of Dr Omane Boamah had affected them emotionally. They talked about how much they would miss his wise words.
Others also reacted to his Facebook Post from 2019, and how they wished those tips he shared could have saved him from the Ghana Air Force crash.
The reactions from Ghanaians are below:
Priscy Victorious Ofori said:
"Ei so you people will not let us finish crying? Hmmmm."
Patrick Kumi said:
"I think he tried all his effort buttt😢😭."
Mimi Abla Mawutor said:
"I'm sorry sir, I have to unfollow you. I just can't help it seeing update from this page. Love you my Boamah💔. Rest in peace 🙏."
Lizzy Atutigah said:
"This is disheartening 💔😢. May your soul rest in peace 🕊️🙏."
David Mbangiba Asaana said:
"Hmmmmm. Dr Omane Boamah, you shared this, but didn't know your life would end in the same way. May you RIPP."
Carious Tsatsu Kpesese said:
"And you couldn't survive it. Hmmm. RIP DR."
Amuzu-Amevor Danny said:
"Dr. Why so soon? You really inspired me a lot. Keep resting in perfect peace 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏."
Amo Kwadwo Obrempong Sims said:
"Such a tragic world. Rest in perfect peace Doc.😭."
Source: Instagram
Pilot flies Chief of Staff
YEN.com.gh reported that a 22-year-old Ghanaian female pilot shared her experience flying Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and his entourage on an official trip.
In a video, she mentioned that she flew them from Accra to Cotonou and safely back to Ghana’s capital. The post drew praise from many social media users, with some lauding her skills and others asking questions about her career.
Source: YEN.com.gh
