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Seven Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash, Including Five Americans
A helicopter carrying tourists crashed in Kenya on Wednesday.
It crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County.
All seven people on board died.
Five of them were American citizens.
Ecuador’s intelligence chief, Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife, Stephany, also died.
The helicopter had departed from the Loisaba wildlife conservancy and was traveling toward the Ewaso Ngiro River.
Rescuers had trouble reaching the crash site because the land was difficult and a fire was burning.
Darkness also caused operations to be suspended overnight.
Investigators are trying to learn what caused the crash.
A tourist helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya’s Samburu County on Wednesday, killing all seven people aboard.
The victims included five American citizens and Ecuadorian intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany.
The aircraft was carrying tourists associated with luxury tour agency &Beyond, reportedly traveling from Loisaba toward the Ewaso Ngiro River.
The Eurocopter EC130 B4 crashed at a site where rough terrain, darkness and an active fire hampered recovery operations.
Kenyan aviation authorities and the Transport Ministry opened an investigation, but the cause remained undetermined.
- Who
- Seven people aboard the helicopter died, including five American citizens, Ecuadorian intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany.
- What
- A tourist helicopter crashed, killing everyone aboard.
- Where
- Near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, central Kenya, north of Nairobi.
- When
- Wednesday morning; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- The cause has not been established; Kenyan aviation authorities and the Transport Ministry opened an investigation.
Key facts
- Deaths
- All seven people aboard the helicopter died.
- Victims identified
- The victims included five American citizens, Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany.
- Aircraft
- The helicopter was identified as a Eurocopter EC130 B4, a single-engine aircraft.
- Flight
- The aircraft was carrying tourists associated with &Beyond and had departed from the Loisaba wildlife conservancy.
- Crash site
- The helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, Kenya.
- Recovery
- Rough terrain, an active fire and darkness hindered search and recovery efforts.
- Investigation
- Kenyan aviation authorities and the Transport Ministry were investigating the undetermined cause.
Quotes
U.S. State Department spokesperson
Official representative of the U.S. State Department
“"The US Embassy is in touch with local authorities and is providing consular assistance," a State Department spokesperson said, according to CNN. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones on their loss."”
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thestatesman.com
Kenya Red Cross representative
Representative of the Kenya Red Cross
“"Search and recovery efforts are ongoing, hampered by difficult terrain access and an active fire at the crash site," the Kenya Red Cross said in a post on X. "An additional team has been dispatched from Isiolo to reinforce the operation."”
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Ecuador's Transport Minister Roberto Luque
Minister of Transport of Ecuador
“"Today Michele and Stephany left us too soon. Thinking of their family, especially their children and parents."”
deccanchronicle.com
firstpost.com
Cesar Conde
Newsgroup chairman of NBCUniversal, parent company of Telemundo
“"Jose was an exceptional colleague who cared deeply about his teams, the communities we served and the important role our stations play in people's lives."”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
Five US Nationals, Ecuador Intelligence Chief Among 7 Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash
Kenya Helicopter Crash At Mount Ololokwe Kills 7, Including 5 Americans And Ecuador Intelligence Chief | Video
Ecuador Intel Chief, Five Americans Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash
No survivors in Kenya helicopter crash; 5 Americans, Ecuador intelligence chief among 7 dead
5 Americans, Ecuador intelligence chief and wife killed in Kenya helicopter crash
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