- Seven people were killed when a helicopter crashed at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, including six tourists and a pilot, according to air accident officials.
- The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) reported that the accident occurred in Samburu County at approximately 09:13 local time (06:13 GMT).
- The helicopter involved was a Eurocopter EC130 B4, which was coordinating operations at the time of the crash.
- The transport ministry and Air Accident Investigations Department will lead investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
- The helicopter had departed from the Loisaba wildlife reserve before the crash occurred.
- No survivors were reported, as confirmed by Fredrick Kabunge, director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department.
- An aviation source confirmed that there are no survivors from the crash.
- Kabunge stated that the helicopter was transporting tourists for a scenic flight at the time of the accident.
All seven people on board a helicopter, including six tourists and a pilot, died in a crash in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday. The incident occurred at 09:13 local time after the helicopter departed from the Loisaba wildlife reserve, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).125
The aircraft involved was a Eurocopter EC130 B4, and the KCAA is coordinating the investigation into the accident. Fredrick Kabunge, director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department, confirmed that there were no survivors, stating, “There are no survivors.” The helicopter was reportedly transporting tourists for a scenic flight when the tragedy occurred.3678
The transport ministry and the Air Accident Investigations Department will lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, as officials work to determine what went wrong during the flight.4
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety in the region, particularly for tourist flights that are vital to Kenya's economy.
“The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority reported the crash occurred at 09:13 local time after the helicopter departed from the Loisaba wildlife reserve. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident will be led by the transport ministry and the Air Accident Investigations Department.”
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