5 Americans among 7 dead after helicopter crashes in Kenya
August 19, 2026, 12:33 PM Four Americans died in a helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday, a State Department spokesperson confirmed.
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The Eurocopter EC130 B4 was flying from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro with "7 souls on board" when the accident occurred at approximately 9:13 a.m. local time, according to the KCAA. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones on their loss." Rescue officials work at the site of a tourist helicopter crash that caused multiple casualties, according to the police, in Samburu County, Kenya, August 19, 2026. Five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash – State Dept.
Furthermore, The US Embassy in Kenya is in contact with local authorities, the spokesperson said in an email received by AFP, conveying US condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died when the helicopter crashed in central Kenya.
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The Eurocopter EC130 B4 was flying from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro with "7 souls on board" when the accident occurred at approximately 9:13 a.m. local time, according to the KCAA.
according to ABC News — Top Stories"We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones on their loss." Rescue officials work at the site of a tourist helicopter crash that caused multiple casualties, according to the police, in Samburu County, Kenya, August 19, 2026.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesFive Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash – State Dept.
according to Vanguard (Nigeria)The US Embassy in Kenya is in contact with local authorities, the spokesperson said in an email received by AFP, conveying US condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died when the helicopter crashed in central Kenya.
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