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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Seven killed in safari helicopter crash in northern Kenya

Seven people, including five U.S. citizens, died when a charter helicopter crashed in a remote area of Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday morning. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has launched an investigation into the crash of the Eurocopter EC130 B4, which was traveling from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area.

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Why It Matters

The crash resulted in the deaths of five U.S. citizens, prompting from the U.S. Embassy and an investigation by Kenyan aviation authorities.

Key Facts

  • Seven people died in a helicopter crash in northern Kenya on Wednesday morning.
  • Five of the seven victims were U.S. citizens.
  • The crash occurred at 9:13 a.m. while the helicopter was flying from Loisaba Conservancy to Ewaso Nyiro.
  • The aircraft was a Eurocopter EC130 B4 owned by Lady Lori Helicopters.
  • The flight was a charter operation carrying guests for the travel company &Beyond.
  • José Suárez, a 55-year-old Telemundo executive, was identified as one of the victims.
  • The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.
  • The crash site is located in a rugged area in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe.

Who's Mentioned

organizationLady Lori Helicopters“Owner of the crashed aircraft”personDavid Nkoroi“Police commander for Samburu”organization&Beyond“Travel company whose guests were on the flight”organizationKenya Civil Aviation Authority“Investigating the crash”other55“Age of José Suárez”locationSamburu County“Location of the crash”personJosé Suárez“Telemundo executive identified as one of the victims”organizationU.S. State Department“Confirming U.S. citizen deaths and providing consular assistance”