Helicopter Crash in Nigeria Kills Three En Route to Offshore Oil Facility

A helicopter crash in Nigeria claimed the lives of at least three people on Thursday while en route to an offshore oil production facility, according to the state-owned NNPC. Reuters indicates that the helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation, lost contact during its flight from Port Harcourt to the Antan Floating Production Storage and Offloading facility. The aircraft was carrying eight individuals, including six passengers and two crew members.