The Ministry of Transport has concluded investigations into an accident involving a helicopter operated by the National Police Service Air Wing. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) classified the occurrence that involved Agusta Westland AW119 passenger helicopter, with registration 5Y-NPW as an “accident‟ owing to the substantial damage to the Aircraft and serious injuries suffered by two occupants. Transport CS James Macharia in a statement on Monday said the probable cause of the accident was the pilot’s lack of situational awareness. During the accident, two pilots and four passengers were extricated from the wreckage; two with serious injuries and four with minor injuries of varying degrees. There was no pre-or post-impact fire, but the helicopter was damaged after colliding with trees and terrain.

Source: The Star February 22, 2021 11:25 UTC