Preliminary report reveals what caused Francis Ogolla's helicopter crash

A preliminary report shows faulty propeller caused General Francis Ogolla’s helicopter crash

The military helicopter that tragically claimed the lives of 10 service members, including Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, was not mechanically sound, preliminary findings suggest.

Investigators suspect a malfunction with the Bell UH-1H Huey II helicopter’s propeller, which witnesses reported was not moving when the chopper went down shortly after takeoff.

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The impact of the crash forced the engine, located on the roof, to cave in, crushing those on board, according to people close to the investigations.

The impact also caused the fuel tank to rupture and ignite a fire, further contributing to the fatalities.

Postmortems confirmed multiple injuries on all victims.

A team of experts is investigating the cause of the crash.

Its efforts, according to multiple sources, will centre on the helicopter’s mechanical state before takeoff and the pilots’ condition.

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