Bell 505X crash near Londiani, Kenya

5 fatalities • Londiani, Kericho, Kenya

A Bell 505X helicopter crashed into terrain near Londiani, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

On March 3, 2019, at approximately 0834 local time, a Bell 505X helicopter, registration 5Y-KDL, collided with terrain near Londiani, Kericho, Kenya. The aircraft had departed from Central Island, Turkana, Kenya, with a planned destination of Lobollo, Kenya.

The accident resulted in 5 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and four passengers. The helicopter was destroyed in the crash.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Mar 2019 BELL 505X accident near Londiani, Kericho, Kenya?

A Bell 505X helicopter crashed into terrain near Londiani, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Mar 2019 BELL 505X accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Mar 2019 involved a BELL 505X, at Londiani, Kericho, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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