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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa issues statement on fatal helicopter crash in Kenya involving South Florida residents

President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador released a statement regarding a helicopter crash in northern Kenya that resulted in seven fatalities. The victims included a group of individuals with personal connections to South Florida.

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Why It Matters

The incident involves the loss of life of individuals with ties to the South Florida community, prompting an official response from the Ecuadorian head of state.

Key Facts

  • A helicopter crash occurred in northern Kenya.
  • The crash resulted in seven total fatalities.
  • The victims included a group of friends with ties to South Florida.
  • Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa issued a public statement regarding the event on Thursday morning.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“Region with ties to the victims of the crash.”personJosh Outram“Victim; pilot of the helicopter.”personMichele Sensi-Contugi“Victim; Director of the CIES (Ecuadorian Strategic Intelligence Center).”personRoger Duarte“Victim; Miami-Dade entrepreneur and founder of Hospitality Capital Partners.”personAdam Hlavaty“Victim; real estate executive and former VP of development at Benihana.”locationKenya“Location of the helicopter crash.”locationMiami-Dade“Home region of several victims.”personDaniel Noboa“President of Ecuador who issued a statement regarding the victims.”personHenry Parra“Victim; software executive and co-founder of Trax USA.”locationKenia“Location of the helicopter crash.”personJosé Suárez“Victim; President and General Manager of Telemundo stations in Orlando, Tampa, a”personStephany Hollihan“Victim; fashion designer and founder of Sensi Studio.”