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August 19, 2026
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Helicopter Crashes & Bursts into Flames in Samburu

Helicopter Crashes & Bursts into Flames in Samburu

A witness reported seeing the aircraft going down the mountain valley and called for immediate evacuation...

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Several people are feared dead following a helicopter crash near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on the morning of Wednesday, August 19.

  • A witness reported the aircraft went down in a deep and inaccessible section of the mountain.
  • The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed the incident.
  • Smoke and fire were reported at the scene, with an Air Tropic rescue helicopter also present.

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Seven Killed in Helicopter Crash at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu - August 2026

Seven people were killed when a helicopter crashed at the foot of Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning, August 19, 2026. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) identified the aircraft as a Eurocopter EC130 B4 with registration 5Y-GYM. An urgent rescue operation was launched following the crash, with the helicopter bursting into flames upon impact. The incident prompted an official probe by authorities into the causes of the crash.

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Seven killed in helicopter crash at Mt Ololokwe in Samburu

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