(Posted 19th August 2026)
A Eurocopter, registered in Kenya as 5Y-GYM, chartered by ‘anBeyond’ crashed earlier today at Mount Ololokwe, Samburu District, Northern Kenya.
Several reports received confirm that all six on board, 1 pilot and 5 tourists, perished in the crash.
Image taken from social media posts
While the site is difficult to access has an air accident investigation team been dispatched from Nairobi and a rescue helicopter was also seen near the crash site.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority issues the following statement a short while ago:
ATCNews expresses condolences to the families, colleagues and friends of those who lost their lives.
