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Helicopter Crash in Northern Kenya Kills 7, Including Telemundo Executive and Ecuador Intelligence Chief

A Eurocopter EC130 B4 carrying seven people crashed in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe in Kenya; the cause is under investigation.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 19, 2026, 6:51 a.m. ETWritten Aug 30, 2026, 1:26 p.m. ET
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A helicopter crash in a remote area of northern on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, killed all people on board, according to NBC Miami. The , operated by , was carrying guests of travel company &Beyond from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in Samburu County when it went down at approximately local time. The crash site was in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe, a popular tourist destination. A fire at the site impeded search and recovery efforts. Among the dead were José Alberto Suárez, an executive with Telemundo, and Michele Sensi-Contugi, director of Ecuador's national intelligence service, NBC Miami reported. The cause of the crash has not been determined.

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

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