KDF suffered a loss when their Hughes MD-500 Defender helicopter drawn from its elite 50 air calvarly battalion crashed in Bargoni army camp in Lamu County in coastal Kenya.
The crew suffered critical injuries after the helicopter crashed and burned as it landed at the military camp.
Military Intelligence reports show the MD-500 combat helicopter was returning from an operation.
The helicopter was landing when it developed mechanical problems. It crashed and burned after the pilot lost control.
The crew, 2 pilots, survived the crash but are reportedly in critical condition.
Quick recovery
poleni sana.
Wish the pilots a fast and full recovery. Pole sana.
Poleni sana
poleni sana….. quick recovery
we need to up our military, uganda has been arming itself incase war spills over from Burundi south Sudan and Car.. isis is already in Egypt.. alshabaab are tiny babies compared to isis.. we need to see apaches or ka50 alligators.. quick recovery to our pilots
Pole kwao
Quick recovery soldiers we need you back on duty
It’s sad…this was tragic and we really lost two well trained personell. …RIP
Dear God,may you be the comforter and healer of our injured soldiers,amen
poleni we love u get well soon
May God grant these gallant defenders of our territory quick recovery.
Quick recovery our defenders
Rip
As a former Commander of this Unit, I wish the injured personnel a quick recovery. I know how my previous Aircrew feel about the incident but urge the rest of the Aircrew to continue defending the Country. I am still proud of you and be blessed. Brigadier (RTD) Emiliano Tonui.
I pray for these gallant youngmen.
Quick recovery…guys.
Quick recovery
Wapone haraka! These are the gallant men who make us product to be Kenyans.
Wapone haraka! These are the gallant men who make us product to be Kenyans.