Guyanese Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, rebuffed current assertions relating to the reason for the tragic helicopter crash final December, emphasizing that the investigation stays ongoing.
Dismissing claims of pilot error as untimely, Edghill underscored the need of awaiting the conclusive findings earlier than drawing conclusions.
Ongoing investigation challenges untimely conclusions
Edghill emphasised that the investigation into the December 9, 2023 helicopter crash, which resulted within the lack of 5 navy officers, together with Lieutenant Colonel Michael Charles, stays lively.
Appointing an investigator promptly after the incident, Edghill highlighted the significance of adhering to worldwide requirements, urging towards untimely pronouncements relating to the accident’s trigger.
Name for warning amid sensationalism
Expressing shock on the untimely conclusions drawn by a current article, Edghill criticized sensationalism within the media.
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Refuting claims of conversations with authorities officers attributing the crash to pilot error, Edghill pressured the necessity to await the official report’s launch earlier than making assumptions.
Upholding respect for investigative course of
For the reason that appointment of the investigator, Edghill avoided public commentary, demonstrating respect for the investigative course of.
Urging persistence amongst media retailers and the general public, Edghill underscored the significance of exercising restraint till the ultimate report is printed.
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Recap of tragic incident
The Guyana Defence Power (GDF) helicopter misplaced contact on December 6, 2023, throughout hostile climate situations, roughly 30 miles east of the Venezuelan border.
The helicopter’s wreckage was found the next day.
