The incident happened at around 4:45 pm, leaving residents in shock as thick smoke was seen rising from the crash site.
According to early reports, six people who were on board are feared dead. However, the identities of the passengers had not been confirmed by the time of publishing this report.
According to early reports, six people who were on board are feared dead. However, the identities of the passengers had not been confirmed by the time of publishing this report.
Emergency responders and local residents rushed to the scene immediately after the crash in an attempt to rescue any possible survivors, but the helicopter was already engulfed in flames.
Photos and videos shared online showed the wreckage completely burnt, with villagers gathering around the area.
Photos and videos shared online showed the wreckage completely burnt, with villagers gathering around the area.
Authorities quickly moved in to secure the scene as investigations began to determine the cause of the crash.
Reports indicate that the helicopter had the registration number 5Y-DSB and is owned by a company based at Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Data from Flightradar24 shows that the aircraft was an Airbus Helicopters H125.
Flight tracking information suggests that the helicopter departed Nairobi at 11:02 am on Saturday.
Reports indicate that the helicopter had the registration number 5Y-DSB and is owned by a company based at Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Data from Flightradar24 shows that the aircraft was an Airbus Helicopters H125.
Flight tracking information suggests that the helicopter departed Nairobi at 11:02 am on Saturday.
However, the available data does not clearly show when it landed at its destination or when it was scheduled to leave again.
The aircraft had previously been used by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in September 2025.
The aircraft had previously been used by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in September 2025.
It is not yet clear whether he had used the helicopter recently or if he had any connection to the current flight.
Security officers have launched investigations to establish what caused the accident. Experts are expected to examine the wreckage and review flight records to determine whether mechanical failure, weather conditions, or human error may have contributed to the crash.
This tragic incident has raised concerns about aviation safety, especially involving private helicopters. Authorities have urged members of the public to remain calm and allow investigators to carry out their work.
More details are expected to be released once official statements are made by the relevant agencies.
Security officers have launched investigations to establish what caused the accident. Experts are expected to examine the wreckage and review flight records to determine whether mechanical failure, weather conditions, or human error may have contributed to the crash.
This tragic incident has raised concerns about aviation safety, especially involving private helicopters. Authorities have urged members of the public to remain calm and allow investigators to carry out their work.
More details are expected to be released once official statements are made by the relevant agencies.
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