5 fatalities

3 Mar 2019: BELL 505X — Londiani, Kericho, Kenya

Londiani, Kericho, Kenya

On 3 Mar 2019, a BELL 505X was involved in an aviation accident near Londiani, Kericho, Kenya. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 3, 2019, a Bell 505X helicopter (5Y-KDL) collided with terrain near Londiani, Kericho, Kenya. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured; the helicopter was destroyed.

Accident Details

On March 3, 2019, at approximately 0834 local time, a Bell 505X helicopter, registration 5Y-KDL, collided with terrain near Londiani, Kericho, Kenya. The helicopter was destroyed. The pilot and four passengers sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft and Operator

The helicopter was owned and operated by KWAE Island Development Limited. The flight was conducted under the civil aviation regulations of the Government of Kenya. It had departed from Central Island, Turkana, Kenya at an unspecified time, with a planned destination of Lobollo, Kenya.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Kenya. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Kenyan authorities. Further details may be obtained from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department, Ministry of Transport, Kenya.