{
  "id": 1999066,
  "title": "Ecuador intelligence chief, wife among seven killed in Samburu helicopter crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/ecuador-intelligence-chief-wife-among-seven-killed-in-samburu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T19:13:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/ecuador-intelligence-chief-wife-among-seven-killed-in-samburu-helicopter-crash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany Hollihan Vasconez, were among seven people killed in a helicopter crash that occurred at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday. The Eurocopter EC130 B4, operated by Lady Lori Kenya Ltd, crashed at around 9.13 am, with all seven people on board losing their lives. Ecuadorian Transport Minister Roberto Luque expressed deep condolences to the families, describing the loss as \"hard to find the words\" and expressing sympathy for their children and parents. The crash site's difficult terrain and an active fire have complicated recovery efforts, with search and rescue teams struggling to access the wreckage. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is leading the investigation into the accident's circumstances, while the Ministry of Roads and Transport's Air Accident Investigation Department is also involved.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Ecuador's spy chief among 7 dead in Kenya copter crash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/ecuadors-spy-chief-among-7-dead-in-kenya-copter-crash",
        "published": "2026-08-19T20:35:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "4 Americans among 7 dead in helicopter crash in Samburu Kenya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/4-americans-among-7-dead-in-helicopter-crash-in-samburu-kenya",
        "published": "2026-08-19T21:13:58.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}