Tourist Helicopter Crashes in Kenya, Killing All Onboard

A helicopter carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Samburu county on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of all individuals aboard, according to an aviation source. The incident occurred north of the capital, Nairobi.

The aircraft crashed at the foot of Mount Ololokwe, a prominent peak rising 2,000 meters above sea level. This mountain is a well-known destination for hikers and is also a site for helicopter tours.

Black smoke was observed billowing into the sky from the crash site, as depicted in a video shared on social media. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed the accident happened at 9:13 AM local time after the helicopter departed from the Loisaba wildlife reserve.

Local media reported that the helicopter was carrying seven tourists, though their nationalities have not yet been disclosed. The KCAA has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The Kenya Red Cross is also involved in the multi-agency response operations, working to access the crash site.

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I can confirm an accident has happened, there are no survivors