Helicopter crashes at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, killing six people

Six passengers — five US citizens and Ecuador's intel boss — all died in a remote area of Kenya on Wednesday when their helicopter crashed. Aviation accidents in Kenya have increased as tourism expands in the country.

A luxury safari helicopter crashed in Kenya with no survivors, according to investigators there. Five of the seven people killed were Americans. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

A pilot and six passengers were killed when a helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya’s Samburu County. Five Americans were on board, including José Suárez, a longtime Telemundo executive. NBC News’ George Solis reports.

‘We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones on their loss.’

Officials say all seven people onboard killed, including Telemundo executive and Ecuador intelligence chief Seven people, including five Americans, were killed when a safari helicopter crashed on Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, according to local police and…

The incident comes amid a growing number of helicopter crashes in Kenya, where the tourism industry relies heavily on domestic aviation companies to transport travelers to distant landmarks

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the identities of those on board are not yet known.

Several tourists are feared dead after a helicopter crashed at a mountain in northern Kenya, according to local reports.

NAIROBI, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A helicopter believed to be carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Samburu county, local media including The Star and Standard newspapers reported on Wednesday. (Writing by