5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Kenya, including Telemundo executive

close Video Military helicopter crashes near Salado, Texas, sparking major grass fire Two people were killed when an Apache helicopter crashed south of Salado, Texas, sparking a wildfire and prompting evacuations, according to authorities (Credit: KDTX). NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hören Sie sich diesen Artikel an 2 Min Five Americans died Wednesday in a Kenya" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="189015" data-entity-type="event">helicopter crash in northern Kenya, according to the U.S. State Department. Seven people were on board when the accident occurred around 9 a.m. in a mountainous region near Kirish in Samburu County, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said. One of the deceased reportedly includes Telemundo executive José Suárez, who oversaw multiple stations in Florida as president and general manager. He was identified in a message to employees by NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde, according to NBC News. DEADLY MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASH IN TEXAS KILLS 2, SPARKS WILDFIRE AND FORCES EVACUATIONS: OFFICIALS Helicopters fly over a conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya, May 24, 2025. (Wang Guansen/Xinhua via Getty Images) Lady Lori Helicopters, the company that operated the aircraft, said it was "deeply saddened" by the incident and extended its condolences to all those affected. "Our deepest sympathies are with the guests, crew, their families and loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic accident," Lady Lori said in a post on social media. MISSOURI SKYDIVING PLANE CRASH THAT KILLED ALL 12 ABOARD IS A 'DEVASTATING LOSS,' COMPANY SAYS Officials fly by helicopter over a national park in Kenya Jan. 16, 2024. (Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images) According to the operator, the aircraft was on a charter flight from Suyian Conservancy, a 44,000-acre private wildlife refuge, to Ololokwe when it crashed near Mount Ololokwe. Officials said the aircraft was a Eurocopter EC130 B4, and Lady Lori said it was registered as 5Y-GYM. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined and is subject to investigation by the relevant authorities, the operator said. The U.S. Embassy is in contact with local authorities and is providing consular assistance. A mountainous region rises beyond fields of crops near Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya, Sept. 26, 2023. (Ed Ram/Getty Images) Bonny Chu is a Breaking and Trending News Writer for Fox News Digital