Incident report
Eurocopter AS350B3 crash near Masalani, Kenya
fatal2023-11-211 fatality
Summary
An exam official was struck and killed by the tail rotor of a Pro Flight Ltd Eurocopter AS350B3 (5Y-HNB) in Masalani, Garissa County. The tail rotor broke off on impact. The helicopter was collecting examination papers due to recent floods in the region. The helicopter sustained minor damage.
Incident details
Date
2023-11-21
Location
Masalani, Kenya
Aircraft
Registration
5Y-HNB
Operator
Pro Flight Ltd
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Occupants
0
Probable cause
Source
The Star ↗-0.0333, 40.2000
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries0
SourceThe Star
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