Chopper crashes in Samburu, several feared dead
Police and other rescue teams heading to the scene.
A tragic helicopter accident at Lokowe Mountain in Samburu County, Kenya, has claimed the lives of all seven people on board. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed the incident involving an Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter, registration 5Y-GYM, which was en route from Loisaba to Ewaso Nyiro when the crash occurred around 9:13 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
The seven occupants, identified as pilot Josh Outran, Roger Duarte, Adam Navaty, Stephen Vasconquez, Henry Parra, Michael Contugi, and Suian Suarez, the sole female occupant, were killed in the impact. KCAA is working alongside relevant agencies to coordinate a response to the accident and has tasked the Air Accident Investigation Department under the Ministry of Roads and Transport with leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The precise cause of the accident remains undetermined by KCAA, which has extended deepest condolences to the families of the victims. The crash site, located in an area known for its rugged terrain and close proximity to conservancies and tourism facilities, is now the focus of ongoing investigations as authorities strive to ascertain the factors that led to the fatal incident.
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