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September 19, 2026
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Helicopter hit rock during low-level flight before Mount Ololokwe crash – AAID

Helicopter hit rock during low-level flight before Mount Ololokwe crash – AAID

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department said the aircraft hit the rock with its landing gear during a manoeuvre shortly after climbing above the mountain ridge...

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A preliminary investigation into the August 19 helicopter crash in Samburu County has revealed the aircraft struck a rock near Mount Ololokwe's summit, leading to the deaths of all seven people on board.

  • The helicopter's landing gear hit a rock during a maneuver, causing a critical separation of the assembly.
  • The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) is conducting the investigation.
  • The flight was intended for passengers to view scenery and take photographs before breakfast at Mount Ololokwe.

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