Kenya helicopter crash update: What we know about 4 Americans killed in Mt Ololokwe
Seven, including pilot Josh Outran and six tourists, died in a helicopter crash near Kenya's Mt. Ololokwe; four passengers were American.
A helicopter crash in Kenya's Mt. Ololokwe resulted in the deaths of 4 American nationals and 2 other passengers, according to authorities. The pilot, a 15-year veteran of flying, was also among those killed. The crash occurred around 9:13am local time, as the aircraft was on its way from the Loisaba wildlife conservatory to the Ewaso Nyiro River.
The chopper, operated by luxury tourism company &Beyond, was hired by the company for a tour. The plane went down in a remote area of the forest, with locals being the first to arrive on the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by local authorities.
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