Helicopter crashes in a remote area of northern Kenya, aviation authorities say

A helicopter carrying an unknown number of passengers crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya on Wednesday morning, the country's aviation agency reported. The incident occurred while the helicopter was en route from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro region in Samburu County. The Kenya Aviation Authority stated that an investigation into the crash is currently underway.

The helicopter, operated by the local safari company Tropic Air, crashed in a rugged area in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe. It remains unclear whether the helicopter was carrying tourists or other individuals. The aviation authority did not provide information on the number of people on board the helicopter. Kenya has experienced an increasing number of helicopter crashes, highlighting the challenges faced by the domestic aviation industry that relies on these carriers to transport visitors to remote locations.

In February, a helicopter crash in western Kenya resulted in the deaths of six people, including a legislator.