Helicopter Crashes in Crash at Kericho Golf Club

A helicopter carrying five people has crashed while attempting to take off at Kericho Golf Club, leaving the aircraft badly damaged. Images from the scene show the tail section completely detached from the main body, with the wreckage lying on a grassy field.

The incident attracted attention as emergency responders and bystanders gathered around the damaged aircraft. Photographs showed the green-and-white helicopter resting on the ground after the failed take-off.

Aircraft Registration Identified

The registration number visible on the wreckage was identified as 5Y-JESK. However, the aircraft’s operator had not been officially confirmed in the initial reports.

Its green-and-white colours prompted speculation that it could be linked to the Kenya Forest Service, but that connection remained unverified. No official statement had been issued by aviation authorities at the time of the report.

What Caused the Crash?

Images from the scene appeared to show light rain, but there was no confirmed evidence that weather conditions contributed to the crash. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remained unclear as further information was awaited.

An official assessment will be needed to establish what happened during take-off and determine the cause of the damage. Authorities had yet to provide a detailed account of the incident.