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Kenya Airlifts Bodies as Probe Into MP Johana Ng'eno Helicopter Crash Advances

Investigators promise a preliminary report within 30 days under ICAO rules.

Overview

  • The remains of Johana Ng'eno and five others were flown from Eldoret to Nairobi on Sunday for preservation and identification.
  • Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital said visual identification was impossible due to severe damage, requiring forensic procedures.
  • The Aircraft Accident Investigations Department is leading an ICAO Annex 13 inquiry, with the state of manufacture and ICAO formally notified.
  • The crash occurred Saturday in the Mosop area of Nandi Hills at about 4:30 p.m., involving a Eurocopter AS350 registered 5Y-DSB.
  • Parliament named a funeral committee led by Julius Melly as leaders, including President William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua, offered condolences and urged a transparent probe.