Captain George Were was among the six people who died in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County
Speaking at JKIA, Were’s family said he was an experienced pilot who had never been involved in any accident until the tragic Saturday.
The pilot’s brother, Francis Were recounted their last conversation and plans, saying that he was about to retire
The family of Captain George Were, the pilot who was driving the chopper that crashed and killed six people, including Emurua Member of Parliament Dikir Johanna Ng’eno, is mourning his loss.
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The Eurocopter 350, with registration number 5Y-DSB, caught fire on Saturday, February 28, in Mosop, Nandi County after Were attempted to make an emergency landing in heavy rain.
Speaking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Sunday, March 1, his brother, Francis Were, said the family was struggling to comprehend how a normal day at work turned into a sudden tragedy.
He remembered their last conversation on Wednesday the week before, when they looked at each other and made plans to meet at the weekend.
“We were supposed to meet, but unfortunately, that will never happen. This is something we did not expect because in all his career as a pilot, he never had an accident. So this was the first, the last, and the most painful,” said Francis.
When was George Were supposed to retire?
The talented pilot from Nyakach in the County Poisonous he had more than 4,000 flying hours and was due to retire in September 2026, making his death even more tragic.
His cousin, Hesbon Omondi, expressed confidence in his experience, noting the many years he spent flying.
“He has been a fighter pilot with the 50 Air Cavalry for many years since 1985. He was a very experienced pilot,” said Omondi.
Captain Were is survived by his wife and two children, who are still dealing with the tragedy.
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Netizens cried for the pilot
Nathan Nalian:
“An accident is just that, an accident. Many leaders often travel by helicopter, so statistically, if an accident occurs, there is a high possibility of involving the leader. It is impossible to involve ordinary people like us, since we do not use helicopters.”
Geff Geokstariot: “I think the hired choppers are out of time, and they decided to move forward to beat the timeline. No one knows their time.”
Key Jumba: “I have been told that he made an emergency landing successfully but took off again… even the MP may have felt the danger and refused.”
Betty Montet: “It is very sad. Indeed, when death happens, nothing can stop it. You were always so eager to change the weather patterns whenever we flew with you, always calm and quiet. When you were not on duty on Sunday, you sat quietly behind the Church of St Catherine of Siena, Kitusuru. We have truly lost an officer and a gentleman. Go well, Colonel, Eternal Light, give him eternal rest. may he rest in peace.
Who died in the Nandi Chopper accident
Related news, TUKO.co.ke mentioned the six people who died in the accident on February 28, including a beloved member of parliament.
Those affected include the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikir Johanna Ng’eno, his photographer Nick Kosgei, Amos Rotich, an officer of the Kenya Forestry Service, Captain George Were, a pilot and a teacher identified as Carlos Keter.
The helicopter crashed and caught fire when the pilot was attempting to make an emergency landing in bad weather.
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