NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa issues statement following fatal helicopter crash in Kenya
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa released a public statement on Thursday morning regarding a helicopter crash in northern Kenya that resulted in seven fatalities. The victims included a group of individuals with personal connections to South Florida.
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The statement acknowledges the loss of life in a tragic international aviation accident involving individuals with ties to the South Florida community.
Key Facts
- A helicopter crash occurred in northern Kenya.
- Seven people died in the crash.
- The victims included a group of friends with links to South Florida.
- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa issued a public statement regarding the incident on Thursday morning.
Who's Mentioned
locationSouth Florida“Region with ties to the victims”personJosh Outram“Victim; pilot of the helicopter.”personMichele Sensi-Contugi“Victim; director of Ecuador's CIES intelligence center.”personRoger Duarte“Victim; Miami-Dade entrepreneur and founder of Hospitality Capital Partners.”personAdam Hlavaty“Victim; real estate executive and Benihana VP.”locationKenya“Location of the helicopter crash”organizationLady Lori“Helicopter operator.”personDaniel Noboa“President of Ecuador who issued a statement regarding the victims.”organizationKenya Civil Aviation Authority“Authority investigating the crash.”personHenry Parra“Victim; software executive and co-founder of Trax USA.”personJosé Suárez“Victim; President and GM of Telemundo-owned stations in Florida.”personStephany Hollihan“Victim; fashion designer and founder of Sensi Studio.”