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Report Reveals What Led to Deadly Samburu Helicopter Crash

A preliminary investigation into the helicopter crash at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County has revealed that the aircraft’s landing gear skid struck a rock formation near the summit while the pilot was flying at low altitude close to the mountain’s cliff face. The August 19, 2026 accident killed all seven …

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Tourism Ministry Mourns Seven Killed in Samburu Helicopter Crash

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of seven people who died in a helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday. In a statement issued after the August 19, 2026 accident, the ministry said it was standing with the …

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