Helicopter crashes at Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, killing six people
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the identities of those on board are not yet known.
A helicopter crash at Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya has resulted in the deaths of all six individuals on board, according to air accident officials who spoke with the BBC.
Mount Ololokwe, situated in Samburu county, is recognized as a wildlife reserve. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department has not yet released the identities of the victims, though local media outlets are reporting that the helicopter was transporting tourists.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) stated that the incident occurred around 09:13 local time (06:13 GMT). The helicopter was reportedly on a scenic flight, having departed from a wildlife conservancy in Losaiba and heading towards Ewaso Nyiro, a river that traverses several national reserves.
An image circulating online depicts smoke emanating from the crash site on Mount Ololokwe. The Kenya Red Cross informed the BBC that the area remains inaccessible, but drones are being deployed to survey the scene.
The KCAA identified the involved aircraft as a Eurocopter EC130 B4 and confirmed it is coordinating response efforts. The transport ministry and the Air Accident Investigations Department will spearhead the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the accident.