Kenya Civil Aviation director general Gilbert Kibe yesterday two helicopters got airborne from Lake Turkana Central Island but one crashed. “Soon after take-off, one of the helicopters unfortunately lost contact and crashed on the island," Kibe said. Turkana Central deputy county commissioner Alexander Motivo said the two choppers were seen on Sunday evening approaching Lobolo tented camp before one crashed. Yesterday, KIDL helicopters manager Marco Brighetti said the two helicopters were airborne and headed for Lobolo camp, about 15km south west of the Turkana Central Island. “An incredibly sad day for the families of the deceased, aviation community and KIDL helicopters.”

Source: The Star March 04, 2019 22:18 UTC