Seven killed in helicopter crash at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu
A subsequent police account described the light helicopter, locally referred to as “Lady Lorry”, as having been flying between Soyian, also known as Suiyan, in Laikipia County, and Loisaba Conservancy when it crashed.
Nairobi, Kenya - Seven lives were lost on Wednesday morning when a helicopter plummeted to the ground near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed the tragic incident, which involved a Eurocopter EC130 B4, registration number 5Y-GYM. The aircraft crashed at approximately 9.13 am local time, claiming the lives of all seven individuals on board.
The victims included pilot Josh Outran and passengers Roger Duarte, Adam Navaty, Stephen Vasconquez, Henry Parra, Michael Contugi, and the sole female passenger, Suian Suarez.
The helicopter was en route from Soyian, also known as Suiyan, in Laikipia County, to the Loisaba Conservancy when it met its untimely demise. The crash site was situated in a remote area at the foot of Mount Ololokwe, prompting a swift response from local police and emergency teams. The Ministry of Roads and Transport's Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) is currently leading the investigation, coordinating with KCAA and other relevant agencies to determine the cause of the accident.
Preliminary reports suggest that the aircraft encountered difficulties and came down in the vicinity of Mount Ololokwe, with smoke and fire visible at the scene as emergency responders rushed to the location.
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