A preliminary investigation into the August 19 helicopter crash in Samburu County has revealed the aircraft struck a rock near Mount Ololokwe's summit, leading to the deaths of all seven people on board.

• The helicopter's landing gear hit a rock during a maneuver, causing a critical separation of the assembly.
• The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) is conducting the investigation.
• The flight was intended for passengers to view scenery and take photographs before breakfast at Mount Ololokwe.

A helicopter crash in Samburu County on August 19, which killed all seven people aboard, was caused by the aircraft striking a rock formation near the summit of Mount Ololokwe.

• The Airbus EC130 B4, registration 5Y-GYM, operated by Lady Lori (Kenya) Limited, was flying at low level when its landing gear skid hit a rock.
• Among the victims were American citizens and Ecuador’s National Intelligence Centre director Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany Hollihan.
• The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) is conducting an ongoing investigation to determine the probable cause and contributing factors.

A helicopter crash near the summit of Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County on August 19 resulted in the deaths of all seven occupants after striking a rock.

• The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) determined the crash occurred after the helicopter's landing skid hit a rock during a sightseeing manoeuvre.
• The helicopter, an Airbus EC130 B4 operated by Lady Lori (Kenya) Ltd, was carrying pilot Josh Outram and six passengers, including former Ecuadorian intelligence chief Michele Sensi Contugi.
• The passengers were scheduled to have breakfast at the summit, and the flight path indicated a low-level flight along the cliff face before the accident.