Helicopter in Kenya Crash That Killed 7 Identified as Eurocopter EC130 B4
The aircraft involved in the August 19 crash in Kenya has been identified as a Eurocopter EC130 B4, according to reports.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 10:16 p.m. ET
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Earlier reports
Sep 3, 2026, 10:16 p.m. ETFirst report
Helicopter Crash in Kenya Kills 7, Including 5 Americans
A helicopter crash in Kenya on August 19, 2026, killed all seven people on board, including five Americans, according to hngn.com. The crash occurred at approximately 9:13 a.m. local time. The aircraft was a Eurocopter EC130 B4, operated by Lady Lori Helicopters, with registration 5Y-GYM, as reported by hngn.com.
The cause of the crash has not been determined, according to hngn.com. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the investigation would be led by the Air Accident Investigation Department, with coordination across relevant government agencies, as reported by hngn.com.
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- Terrain elevation
- 5,423 ft
- Nearest aerodrome
- 6.6 miles SW of Isiolo Airport (HKIS)
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