KFS: Crashed helicopter had four occupants, all are safe
A Kenya Forest Service helicopter crashed while taking off at a golf club in Kericho, Kenya. All four occupants survived the incident, though initial reports suggested injuries occurred during the crash.
Why it matters
The incident has drawn attention to aviation safety in Kenya following a series of recent aircraft accidents in the region.
Scenes where a Kenya Forest Service chopper 5Y-FSK crashed in Kericho/ HANDOUT
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has revealed that four people were aboard its helicopter when it crashed at Kericho Club on Monday morning, confirming that all of them are safe.
In a media statement dated October 12, 2026, KFS said the occupants comprised one pilot and three passengers.
“All the four are safe and accounted for,” the service said.
The helicopter, registration number 5Y-FSK, was involved in the incident at Kericho Club in Kericho County.
The aircraft reportedly went down while taking off at the golf club grounds near Famous Hotel, sustaining extensive damage.
Photographs from the scene showed the wreckage lying on a grassy field, with the tail section severed from the main fuselage.
KFS said the area had been secured and investigations would commence to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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