Seven Die in Tourist Helicopter Crash in Kenya's Samburu County
All seven occupants of a tourist helicopter were killed on Wednesday when the aircraft crashed in Samburu County, Kenya. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the accident occurred at 9:13 a.m. local time, shortly after the helicopter departed from the Loisaba wildlife reserve. Fredrick Kabunge, director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department, stated there were no survivors among the one pilot and six passengers. The helicopter was on a scenic flight for tourists. A video shared on social media showed black smoke rising at the foot of Mount Ololokwe. An anonymous aviation source separately confirmed the fatalities.
Key facts
- Seven people were killed: one pilot and six tourists.
- The crash occurred on Wednesday in Samburu County, Kenya.
- The accident happened at 9:13 a.m. local time, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
- The helicopter had departed from the Loisaba wildlife reserve.
- Fredrick Kabunge, director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department, confirmed no survivors.
- An unnamed aviation source confirmed the crash and said 'There are no survivors.'
- A social media video showed black smoke billowing at Mount Ololokwe.
- The helicopter was transporting tourists for a scenic flight.
Entities
Artists
- Fredrick Kabunge
Institutions
- Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
- Aircraft Accident Investigation Department
Locations
- Kenya
- Samburu county
- Nairobi
- Loisaba wildlife reserve
- Mount Ololokwe