Four American tourists died when a helicopter crashed near the foothills of Mount Ololokwe in northern Kenya on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 9:13 a.m. local time as the helicopter was en route from the Suyian Conservancy to Mount Ololokwe.
Officials confirmed the nationalities of the four passengers. The helicopter was carrying three other individuals besides the deceased Americans.
Moment of the crash: The helicopter was en route toward the Ewaso Nyiro river, which passes through the Samburu National Reserve.
Lady Lori Helicopters, the operator of the flight, issued a statement expressing condolences. The company confirmed it was a charter flight. The luxury tour agency &Beyond also confirmed that its guests were on board the ill-fated flight.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by Kenya's Civil Aviation Authority. The U.S. State Department acknowledged the incident and offered condolences to the families of the victims.