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August 19, 2026
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Probe on Samburu copter crash launched

Probe on Samburu copter crash launched

UPDATE: Air Accident Investigation’s Department to open probe after helicopter crashes in Mt Lolokwe, Samburu, KCAA says coordinating rescue response...

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A tourist helicopter carrying an estimated six or seven people crashed near Mt Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday morning, prompting an urgent rescue operation.

  • The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed the crash, but the number of passengers and their nationalities remain unconfirmed.
  • Rescue efforts are underway in a remote and difficult-to-access area.
  • The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the Air Accident Investigation Department is expected to lead the investigation.

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