Seven Persons Killed As Helicopter Reportedly Carrying Tourists Crashes In Kenya

The helicopter crashed at about 9:13am local time on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, near the mountain in a remote area of Samburu County.

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the aircraft involved was a Eurocopter EC130 B4 and was conducting a flight from Loisaba to the Ewaso Nyiro area when the accident occurred.

The aircraft was reportedly operating a safari-related flight in the region, which is known for wildlife tourism.

The Kenya Red Cross and other emergency agencies were involved in efforts to assess and access the crash site, with drones reportedly being used because of the difficult terrain.

Images from the scene showed smoke rising from the crash site as emergency operations got underway.

Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the latest crash, including the aircraft’s condition, flight path, weather conditions and other factors that may have contributed to the accident.