Incident report
Eurocopter AS350B3 crash near Wajir, Kenya
serious2023-11-20
Summary
A Prime Aviation Ltd Eurocopter AS350B3+ (5Y-SDL) crashed at taxiway A less than a minute after takeoff from Wajir Airport while transporting examination papers to Arbajahan. The helicopter lost altitude and crashed near the intersection of Taxiways A and H. One occupant sustained serious injuries, two had minor injuries.
Incident details
Date
2023-11-20
Location
Wajir, Kenya
Aircraft
Registration
5Y-SDL
Operator
Prime Aviation Ltd
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Occupants
3
Probable cause
Source
Capital FM ↗1.7333, 40.0833
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceCapital FM
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