Ecuador's intelligence chief and 5 Americans killed in helicopter crash

Ecuador's intelligence chief, Michelle Sensi-Contugi, his wife, a senior executive at Telemundo, and five American citizens were killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya. The helicopter, owned by Lady Lori Helicopters, crashed in the Mount Ololokwe area. Rescue teams are operating in difficult terrain conditions, and Kenya's Ministry of Transport has opened an investigation.

A heavy aviation disaster in Kenya: five American citizens and Ecuador's intelligence chief, Michelle Sensi-Contugi, were killed in a helicopter crash in the center of the country. According to a statement from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, seven people were on board the helicopter when it crashed in the Mount Ololokwe area. The helicopter was owned by Lady Lori Helicopters and was transporting guests of the tour agency &Beyond, on a flight from the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro River. Ecuadorian media confirmed that among the dead were Sensi-Contugi and his wife, fashion designer Stephanie Sensi, as well as company executive Jose Suarez. The Presidency of Ecuador issued an official condolence message. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department confirmed the deaths of the five American citizens and stated that the embassy is providing consular assistance. The Red Cross in Kenya reported difficulties in rescue due to mountainous terrain and fire at the scene. Kenya's Ministry of Transport has opened an official investigation.