Kenya helicopter crash kills 7, including 5 Americans, Ecuador intelligence chief

A safari helicopter crashed in Kenya's central region on Wednesday, killing seven people, including five Americans and Ecuador's intelligence chief. The Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter, operated by Lady Lori Helicopters, was carrying passengers on a luxury tour company charter flight when it crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County.

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority was investigating the cause of the crash. The US State Department confirmed that five of the victims were American citizens, while Ecuador later confirmed the death of Michele Sensi-Contugi, the country's National Intelligence Centre director general. The crash occurred in a rugged area with difficult terrain and an active fire at the crash site, complicating recovery efforts.