Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Initiates Probe into Fatal Mosop Helicopter Crash
The Authority said it has initiated the necessary procedures to support investigations by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID), which is tasked with determining the circumstances surrounding air accidents in the country. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has launched an investigation into a fatal helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County. The AS350 aircraft, registration 5Y-DSB, crashed around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday evening.
- The helicopter was en route from Endebes to Mosoriot and had six people on board.
- Among the fatalities was Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Kipyegon Ng’eno, as announced by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) is tasked with determining the circumstances of the accident.
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MP Ngeno dies in a helicopter crash - March 2026
Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng'eno died in a helicopter crash in Chepkiep, Nandi County, along with five others. The helicopter, registration 5Y-DSB, reportedly attempted an emergency landing due to bad weather before catching fire. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has launched an investigation into the fatal crash in Mosop, Nandi County. President William Ruto expressed deep sorrow, leading the country in mourning alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki who paid tribute to the 'fearless and vocal' late MP. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula ordered the transfer of bodies from the crash site to Nairobi, while also forming a special team to support funeral preparations.
