Trending Video Shows Aftermath of Kenya Helicopter Crash that Killed All 7 People Aboard
- A Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter registered as 5Y-GYM went down at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu county on August 19, 2026
- Kenya Civil Aviation Authority issued a formal statement confirming the crash and fatalities, marking its first official acknowledgement of deaths
- The Air Accident Investigation Department has taken charge of the inquiry into the cause of the crash
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Police have confirmed that all seven people on board a helicopter that came down at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu county lost their lives in the accident on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) issued a formal press statement through its Corporate Communication Department, confirming the crash and the deaths. It was the first official acknowledgement that the incident had resulted in fatalities.
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According to Tuko, the aircraft, a Eurocopter EC130 B4 with the registration 5Y-GYM, went down at around 9.13am while on a flight from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro. The helicopter was destroyed by both the force of impact and a fire that broke out at the scene.
Footage from the site shows scorched earth, blackened rocks, and burnt debris spread across the forested terrain surrounding the crash site.
Samburu crash investigation under way
The Ministry of Roads and Transport's Air Accident Investigation Department has taken charge of determining what caused the crash. KCAA said it is actively coordinating with relevant agencies throughout the process.
In its statement, KCAA extended its "deepest condolences to the families of the victims."
Lolokwe Mountain, also known as Ol Lolokwe, is a flat-topped peak in the Samburu region and a well-known destination for visitors travelling to northern Kenya.
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6 people die as helicopter crashes
Legit.ng earlier reported that a helicopter carrying six people came down at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu county, central Kenya, on Wednesday, August 19, with officials confirming no survivors.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department delivered the news to the BBC but said the identities of those on board had not yet been confirmed. Local media reports suggest the aircraft was transporting tourists at the time.
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