United States authorities yesterday said preliminary reports suggest that the chopper crash that killed Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his Wife, son and others was because of wintry weather conditions.


Speaking during a media briefing a National Transportation Safety Board member, Michael Graham, said officials were on the scene to gather perishable evidence.
When asked about more information on the passengers, Graham stated there were no details but added that names will be released through the coroner’s office” without specifying a time frame.
Meanwhile, in a statement yesterday, Access Bank had confirmed the death of Wigwe and his family members.