Helicopter crashes in Kenya, killing six on board

A helicopter crashed at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya's Samburu County on Wednesday morning, killing all six people on board, according to air accident officials. The crash occurred at approximately 9:13 a.m. local time while the aircraft was operating a scenic flight from the Loisaba wildlife conservancy towards the Ewaso Nyiro River, which flows through several wildlife reserves in the region.

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the aircraft involved was a Eurocopter EC130 B4 with registration number 5YGYM. The authority stated it was coordinating with relevant agencies and stakeholders at the scene. The Ministry of Roads and Transport's Air Accident Investigation Department is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Access to the remote crash site in the rugged terrain of Mount Ololokwe proved difficult for emergency responders. The Kenya Red Cross reported that the area was not yet accessible to rescue teams, and drones were being used to assess the site and gather information. Images from the area showed smoke rising from the crash site.

While the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority did not immediately confirm the number of people on board or...