7 Killed As Helicopter Carrying Tourists For Scenic Flight Crashes In Kenya
A helicopter crash in Kenya's Samburu county has resulted in the deaths of all seven people on board, including six tourists and a pilot. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, which occurred during a scenic flight.
Why it matters
The tragedy impacts the tourism sector in Kenya and raises questions about aviation safety standards for wildlife excursion flights.
A helicopter carrying six tourists and a pilot crashed Wednesday in Kenya's Samburu county, north of the capital, Nairobi, killing all those on board, authorities told AFP.The accident happened at 09:13 am local time (0613 GMT), according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), after the aircraft departed from the Loisaba wildlife reserve."There were 7 people on board the helicopter, one pilot and six passengers," Fredrick Kabunge, director of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID), told AFP, confirming that no one survived.Earlier, an aviation source who sought anonymity confirmed the accident to AFP, saying: "There are no survivors."In a video shared on X, black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky at the foot of Mount Ololokwe, where the crash occurred.Kabunge said the "helicopter was transporting tourists…
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