Helicopter Crash in Kenya Claims 8 Lives | Lubbock News

A devastating helicopter crash in Kenya’s remote Samburu County has killed eight, including a Miami restaurateur, five U.S. citizens, and high-profile figures like a Telemundo exec and Ecuador’s national intelligence director. The chopper, owned by Lady Lori Helicopters and operated by Tropic Air Kenya, went down en route from Loisaba Conservancy — with the pilot being founder of Africa Heli Adventures. Authorities are investigating amid rising concerns over aviation safety in Kenya, especially as this follows another fatal crash just months prior. Families are reeling, and the U.S. State Department confirmed the loss of American lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/354ae629ca6ec2fc