Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a helicopter crash in remote Samburu County, northern Kenya, after a Eurocopter EC130 B4 registered 5Y-GYM went down on Wednesday near Mt. Ololokwe. The aircraft was operating from Loisaba/Ewasonyiro when it crashed at about 09:13 local time. Early reports left the number of people on board unconfirmed, with the site in a difficult-to-access area.
Initial coverage described the occupants as possibly tourists, reflecting the aircraft’s use in safari and charter flying in a major wildlife region. Recovery teams faced challenging terrain as they moved to secure the site and gather evidence for the inquiry.
Later reports indicated that all seven people aboard died, including one pilot and six passengers, although formal identification and nationality details were still being completed in some coverage. The accident has drawn attention to helicopter operations serving remote tourist destinations, where access, weather and terrain can complicate both flight operations and emergency response.