The plane took off from the capital, Accra at 09:12 local time and was heading towards Obuasi city for a national event. Shortly afterward, the Ghana Armed Forces said the aircraft, carrying three crew members and five passengers, had disappeared from radar. The plane took off from the capital, Accra at 09:12 local time and was heading towards Obuasi city for a national event. Shortly afterward, the Ghana Armed Forces said the aircraft, carrying three crew members and five passengers, had disappeared from radar.