Seven people were aboard the helicopter, officials said.August 19, 2026, 12:33 PMFour Americans died in a helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday, a State Department spokesperson confirmed."The U.S. Embassy is in touch with local authorities and is providing consular assistance," the spokesperson said. "We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones on their loss."Rescue officials work at the site of a tourist helicopter crash that caused multiple casualties, according to the police, in Samburu County, Kenya, August 19, 2026.Kenya Red Cross via ReutersThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said that seven people were aboard a helicopter that crashed near Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu County, in northern Kenya.The Eurocopter EC130 B4 was flying from Loisaba to Ewaso Nyiro with "7 souls on board" when the accident occurred at approximately 9:13 a.m. local time, according to the KCAA.Popular ReadsThe authority extended its "deepest condolences to the families of the victims following the tragic accident."Kenya Red Cross emergency response teams during a multi-agency rescue and recovery operation in response to a helicopter crash that killed tourists near Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu, Kenya, Aug. 19, 2026.Kenya Red Cross via APThe Kenya Red Cross said in a social media post that a multi-agency "search and recovery" operation was underway, although efforts were being hampered by difficult terrain and an active fire at the crash site.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Popular Reads