Monday, November 3, 2025 - A police helicopter conducting rescue operations in Chesongoch, Marakwet East, was forced to make an emergency hard landing after experiencing a sudden lift failure.
The chopper, which was part of an ongoing rescue and
humanitarian response mission in the region affected by a landslide, reportedly
encountered mechanical difficulties mid-air, prompting the pilot to execute a
controlled landing in an open field to avoid casualties.
The aircraft descended rapidly before hitting the ground
with a heavy thud, causing panic among nearby residents.
Fortunately, all officers and crew on board escaped
unhurt.
This latest incident has reignited public concern over
the safety of police aircrafts, many of which are said to be aging, poorly
maintained, and mechanically unreliable, with Kenyans on social
media branding them “flying coffins.”
Watch the video.
Scary Landing By Police Chopper in Chesongoch Elgeiyo Marakwet
— PropesaTV (@PropesaTV) November 3, 2025
How old are these choppers? pic.twitter.com/Lmd39rRkld
Police Chopper conducting rescue operations in Chesongoch, Marakwet East made a hard landing after its lift failed. pic.twitter.com/rfUP0qVpyr
— Tilingi 🐘🐘🐘 (@ArapTilingi) November 3, 2025
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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