Wigwe: US court asked chopper manufacturer to pay $75m to family of victim of another crash

An American court asked Airbus Helicopter SAS, the manufacturer of the helicopter in which top Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe was travelling before a fatal crash, to pay the family of a victim of another crash $75 million.

Wigwe was the group CEO of Access Bank, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets.

His wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, a former chair of Nigerian Exchange Group, were also on board when the copter crashed in Nipton, a community in San Bernardino County in California, United States.

They were travelling in a Eurocopter EC 130 chopper.

“It has been confirmed all six people on board the aircraft are deceased,” San Bernardino Sheriff’s office said in a statement. “The identities of the deceased will be released once positive identification has been made and next of kin notifications have been made.”

Manufactured by Airbus Helicopters SAS (formerly Eurocopter), the single-engine aircraft and its variations have a long history of accidents.

On December 1, a Eurocopter EC 130B4, belonging to the Mexican Federal Electricity Commission, struck power cables during take-off and crashed, killing three people on board.

A February 2018 crash involving another Eurocopter EC 130B4 killed five people, all of them Britons, in the Grand Canyon.

Two brothers, Stuart and Jason Hill, 30 and 32, were among the dead. Stuart Hill’s girlfriend Becky Dobson was also killed in the crash. The three were pronounced dead at the scene.

Husband and wife Jonathan and Ellie Udall were also victims of the deadly crash. They both died of complications from burns days later.

The pilot Scott Booth and Jason Hill’s girlfriend Jennifer Dorricott survived. But both sustained life-altering injuries.

The aircraft burst into flames after crashing. The pilot told American investigators that the helicopter encountered a “violent gust of wind” and started spinning.

NTSB said that tailwinds and turbulence were likely the reasons it lost control.

A lawsuit that arose from that accident ended in a $100 million landmark judgment in January.

Jonathan Udall’s parents sued Papillon Airways Inc., the company that owned the aircraft and the manufacturer Airbus Helicopters SAS.

A Nevada court ruled that Papillon Airways would pay $24.6 million to Udall’s parents and Airbus Helicopter to pay $75 million.

The lawsuit argued that the helicopter was not safe for flight because it did not have a crash-resistant fuel system, which made it burst into flames after crashing.

“The Udall family wants to shine a spotlight on this issue so the industry will take note and voluntarily seek to correct this public health issue. a lawyer for the Udalls told the Associated Press.

“They don’t want anyone else to go through what their son went through in an otherwise survivable accident — not a broken bone. He would have walked away.”

SOURCE: The GUARDIAN

The original post was about the appointment of an acting CEO, but someone has already made a thread for that, so I changed it and post the original publication below.
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Access Bank mourns Herbert Wigwe, to announce acting Group CEO latest by Today


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Access Bank Prepares to Name Acting Group CEO after Tragic Loss of Dr. Herbert Wigwe

Access Bank, Nigeria’s foremost financial institution, is in the process of selecting an Acting Group CEO following the tragic demise of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe.

Dr. Wigwe, along with his wife and son, lost their lives in a helicopter accident near the California-Nevada border on February 9, 2024.

The bank’s board of directors, deeply affected by the loss, is swiftly moving to ensure continuity in leadership during this challenging period.

The appointment of an Acting Group CEO is imminent, reflecting Access Bank’s commitment to maintaining stability and operational excellence despite the sudden loss of its visionary leader.


Dr. Herbert Wigwe, renowned for his transformative leadership and unwavering dedication to Access Bank’s growth, leaves behind a profound legacy that has shaped the financial landscape of Nigeria and beyond.

His passing is mourned not only by the Access Bank family but also by the broader business community.

As the bank mourns the loss of Dr. Wigwe and his family, it remains steadfast in its commitment to honoring his memory by upholding the values and principles he instilled in the organization.

The forthcoming appointment of an Acting Group CEO marks a pivotal moment in Access Bank’s history as it navigates through this period of transition while upholding its mission of delivering exceptional banking services to its customers and stakeholders.

SOURCE: InvestorsKing

Could the bank not wait for atleast a week ?

FarmPlanetNG:
Could the bank not wait for atleast a week ?

Na acting CEO, not replacement.
bank MUST open in 2 hours time and someone need to oversee operations. Life goes on.

FarmPlanetNG:
Could the bank not wait for atleast a week ?

Noone cares about ur position at work

When u die, replacement comes in 2 hours after death announcement.

Na only ur family go miss u.
No kill ursef 4 work.

What kind of clueless and useless reporting is this. How is the family of another crash winning a payday now also the Wigwe's win

Nbote:
What kind of clueless and useless reporting is this. How is the family of another crash winning a payday now also the Wigwe's win

The truth is, my headline caused the confusion. Sorry.

Natbrowny:


Noone cares about ur position at work

When u die, replacement comes in 2 hours after death announcement.

Na only ur family go miss u.
No kill ursef 4 work.

Someone is doing his job right now (out of necessity) without the official appointment because the system must keep moving.

Natbrowny:


Noone cares about ur position at work

When u die, replacement comes in 2 hours after death announcement.

Na only ur family go miss u.
No kill ursef 4 work.

@ bolded THISSSSSSSSSSS!

It seems the helicopters in Nigeria are more durable.

That’s how white people do things …pragmatic actions … while Africans will continue over shedding their crocodile tears over person wey don die

They need their loved ones more than the money.

With the numerous crashes this helicopter make has been getting, it's sad to know he is also a victim of it. Prior research would have prevented their death then

For America bicycle manufacturers have started identifying as aerocraft manufacturers.... Car drivers Don dey identify as pilots.... Since full grown male adult Don dey identify as woman,i know say America go soon start dey get issues....

Wetin I dey talk sef...

Hmm

Wow 😲

Next na meet Herbert wigwe, 4 children and wife and business Associate.


Rip to him


But make we rest abeg no be only him die that day.

E don cast

Person wey don die don die!

Over to the life of the grave and Afterlife!

All the wealth or fines will be enjoyed by the fam.

Let's hope they don't declare bankruptcy........

Nice .

[quote author=sketching post=128412998]Wigwe: US court asked chopper manufacturer to pay $75m to family of victim of another crash



SOURCE: The GUARDIAN

by His parents too? dey play. if u as a Bloggerr no see news drop, change dey giv us Caricature post.. i missed Guardian & Tribune news paper

aariwa:
That’s how white people do things …pragmatic actions … while Africans will continue over shedding their crocodile tears over person wey don die

You are insane.

FarmPlanetNG:
Could the bank not wait for atleast a week ?

Wait ke ?
In the business world there are no sentiments

FarmPlanetNG:
Could the bank not wait for atleast a week ?

This one think say Access Holdings na Mama Nkechi store

It doesn't mean they will pay. They can litigate to the US Supreme Court and still declare that they are bankrupt at the end just to avoid paying.
Even by US standard, $75m is a whole lot of money so most of them will claim that they can't afford it.

The best thing is to raise the safety standards and stop those flights in the night during bad weather. That will save lives that no amount of money can buy or bring back to life when it has been wasted by the reckless US system where aviation regulations is almost as lax as gun control.

Here in Nigeria, once weather is bad and it's night time, in order to save lives, very very rarely will flights be cleared. Perhaps only military flights will be cleared but most civilian flights within the country will not be cleared for safety reasons.

God bless Nigeria for ever!Check my signature for free stuffs!

Life goes on
E don happen
This one wey politicians dey cry pass bankers
Ayam not understanding?!😔🥺☹️

Thank you Baba God. 🙏
Same Chopper some of us have flown countless times without incident. 🤔

If you like grab mandate be the most powerful or anything we all gonna die someday 💯💔

Medicine after death.