The AAID releases a preliminary investigation report on the accident involving an Airbus EC130 B4 ,Registration 5Y-GYM operated by Lady Lori(K) Ltd

On 19 August 2026, an Airbus EC130 B4 helicopter, registration 5Y-GYM, operated by Lady Lori Limited, crashed at Mt. Ololokwe, Samburu County, resulting in the fatalities of all seven occupants and destruction of the aircraft. AAID promptly deployed investigators to the accident site and notified BEA and ICAO in accordance with ICAO Annex 13.

A Preliminary Report has since been published on the AAID website and is available through the following link:https://aaid.transport.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-09/Preliminary%20Report-5Y-GYM.pdf

The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, and further updates will be issued by the AAID as the investigation progresses pursuant to Civil Aviation (Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation) Regulations, 2024.