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Helicopter crash in Kenya kills six tourists and pilot

A Eurocopter EC130 B4 crashed during takeoff in Kenya, killing six tourists and the pilot, according to reports.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 20, 2026, 6:40 a.m. ETUpdated Sep 4, 2026, 10:57 p.m. ET
A helicopter crash in during has killed six tourists and the pilot, according to ghanaiantimes.com.gh. The crash occurred at , reported by thechronicle.com.gh. The US State Department confirmed that five of the victims were US citizens, and Ecuador's presidential office said one of the dead was an Ecuadorian national. The nationality of the seventh victim has not been disclosed. The helicopter was on a scenic flight from a wildlife conservancy in Loisaba to Ewaso Nyiro, a river that flows along several national reserves. The Red Cross has told the BBC that the area is not yet accessible, but drones are being used to assess the scene. The cause of the crash has not been determined. The transport ministry and Air Accident Investigations Department would lead "investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident," according to thechronicle.com.gh, while 's Transport Ministry has launched an investigation, according to ghanaiantimes.com.gh. The Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is also involved.

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

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Revision history

  1. Version 25 Sept 2026, 02:57current

    Added time of crash, scenic flight details, and clarified investigation status with conflicting reports.

  2. Version 125 Aug 2026, 08:24

    First published.

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