Fort Myers Telemundo Executive Among Americans Killed in Kenya Crash
The helicopter carried seven people, including five Americans, and Kenyan authorities are investigating the crash in a remote northern area.
- On Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, a sightseeing helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, killing all seven people on board, including Telemundo executive Jose Alberto Suarez and four other Americans.
- Suarez, 55, served as president and general manager for Telemundo stations in Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers, spending more than 20 years with NBCUniversal in multiple roles.
- Other victims included Miami entrepreneur Roger Duarte, Ecuadorian official Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife Stephany Hollihan, passengers Adam Hlavaty and Henry Parra, and pilot Josh Outram.
- Lady Lori Helicopters said it is cooperating with authorities to determine the cause of the accident, while the U.S. Embassy in Kenya provides consular assistance to affected families.
- Recovery efforts in Samburu County faced significant challenges, as the Kenya Red Cross reported search operations were hindered by difficult terrain and an active fire at the crash site.
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Safari helicopter crash in Kenya kills 7, including Telemundo executive
A pilot and six passengers were killed when a helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya’s Samburu County. Five Americans were on board, including José Suárez, a longtime Telemundo executive. NBC News’ George Solis reports.
He knows who José Alberto Suárez, journalist and executive of Telemundo, died at age 55 during a charter flight in Kenya.
Telemundo executive killed in Kenya helicopter crash
A Telemundo executive was one of five Americans who died aboard a sightseeing helicopter that crashed in Kenya on Wednesday. The State Department confirmed the number of dead American citizens. The pilot and another passenger were killed in the helicopter crash, bringing the death toll to seven people. Jose Alberto Suarez, president and general manager of Telemundo’s television stations in three Florida cities, died at age 55. His death was conf…
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