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Helicopter Crash in Kenya Kills 7, Including American José Suárez

A helicopter crash in Kenya has killed all seven people aboard, including four Americans, according to Variety.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 1, 2026, 5:54 a.m. ET
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A crash in has killed all people aboard, according to a report from Variety. The crash is still developing, and details are limited. Variety reports that among the aboard were four Americans, including José Suárez. The cause of the crash has not been determined. Geographic reference data places the event in , near the settlement of Isiolo, which has an elevation of 5,423 feet. The nearest aerodromes are Isiolo Airport (HKIS) 6.6 miles southwest and Lewa Airstrip (KE-0052) 6.6 miles north-northeast.

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Terrain elevation
5,423 ft
Nearest aerodrome
6.6 miles SW of Isiolo Airport (HKIS)

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