BY GRACE ZIGAH
Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene and former Bantama Member of Parliament Henry Kwabena Kokofu have reportedly escaped a frightening mid-air incident aboard a PassionAir flight from Kumasi to Accra.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, left passengers terrified after the aircraft experienced sudden and sharp upward and downward movements during the journey.
Lil Win, recounting the experience, said passengers became frightened as the aircraft encountered what he described as disturbing movements shortly after taking off from Kumasi.
Speaking in an interview on Lawson TV, the actor explained that heavy rainfall had begun shortly before the scheduled departure, raising concerns about the weather conditions surrounding the flight.
According to him, the aircraft eventually took off despite the rain, but passengers were thrown into panic when it began making unexpected movements in the air.
He said the situation became so frightening that passengers started shouting, with many fearing for their safety.
“We were all shouting, but I kept calming them down and telling them everything would be okay,” Lil Win recounted.
The actor explained that he tried to reassure those on board until the aircraft climbed to a higher altitude, after which the movements reportedly stabilised and passengers gradually regained their composure.
Lil Win disclosed that the frightening experience occurred shortly after he had recovered from an illness he reportedly developed following the filming of his movie, A Journey to Africa.
Despite still recovering, he travelled from Kumasi to Accra for a meeting concerning plans to premiere the movie at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The journey, which was expected to be a routine domestic flight, reportedly turned into a frightening experience for the passengers.
Kokofu Requests Investigation
Former Bantama MP, Henry Kwabena Kokofu has also reportedly spoken about the incident, with reports indicating that he has written to the relevant aviation authorities requesting a full investigation into what happened.He is also said to have commended the pilot for successfully landing the aircraft in Accra despite the frightening experience.
The flight reportedly experienced a delay of approximately 30 to 40 minutes before take-off. However, the precise cause of the aircraft’s sudden movements has not yet been officially established. It remains unclear whether the incident was caused by turbulence, adverse weather conditions or another aviation-related factor.
Passengers Escape Without Reported Casualties
The presence of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Lil Win and Dr. Kokofu among the passengers has drawn public attention to the incident.
Although the experience reportedly caused considerable fear among those on board, the aircraft eventually landed safely in Accra.
