All Seven Occupants Killed in Samburu Helicopter Crash
All seven people aboard a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter that crashed at Lokowe Mountain in Samburu County on Wednesday morning have died. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed the aircraft accident involving helicopter registration 5Y-GYM, which was conducting a flight from Loisaba to Ewaso Nyiro when the accident occurred at approximately 9:13 a.m. The [...] The post All Seven…
A helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, has resulted in the deaths of all seven occupants, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). The Eurocopter EC130 B4 aircraft, registration 5Y-GYM, was en route from Loisaba to Ewaso Nyiro when it crashed at Lokowe Mountain at around 9:13 a.m. local time on Wednesday. The victims include pilot Josh Outran, and six other individuals whose names have not been disclosed.
The Air Accident Investigation Department, under the Ministry of Roads and Transport, is leading the investigation into the cause of the accident. KCAA has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized that the circumstances leading to the crash are currently unknown. The crash site is situated in an area known for its challenging terrain and close proximity to conservancies and tourism facilities.
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