4 Americans among 7 dead in helicopter crash in Samburu Kenya
Four Americans died in a helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday, a State Department spokesperson confirmed. “The U.S. Embassy is in touch with local authorities and is providing consular assistance,” the spokesperson said. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones on their loss.” The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said [...] The post 4 Americans among 7…
Seven individuals perished in a helicopter crash near Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu County, Kenya on Wednesday, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. The deceased were Pilot Josh Outran, Roger Duarte, Adam Navaty, Stephen Vascanknez, Henry Parra, Michele Contugi, and Suarez. Ecuadorian sources confirm that Contugi and her husband Suarez were among the victims.
The Eurocopter EC130 B4 was carrying seven passengers when the accident occurred at around 9:13 a.m. local time. The Kenya Red Cross reported that a search and recovery operation is underway, but is being impeded by challenging terrain and an ongoing fire at the crash site. Luxury travel company &Beyond, which was part of the flight, expressed its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by local authorities. Samburu County is a popular tourist destination with numerous private wildlife conservancies and breathtaking scenery. Helicopter accidents are not infrequent in Kenya, with several notable incidents in recent years, including a crash in Nandi County in February that claimed the life of a member of parliament, and the death of Kenya's military chief, Gen Francis Omondi Ogolla, in an army helicopter crash in 2024.
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