Helicopter Tour Crash in Kenya Kills Seven, Including Four Florida Residents
A helicopter tour crash in northern Kenya resulted in the deaths of seven people, including four Florida residents. Among the victims were Coral Gables businessman Roger Duarte, Coral Gables residents Adam Hlavaty and Henry Parra, and Jose Suarez, president and…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 19, 2026 —
A helicopter tour in northern Kenya has concluded in tragedy, with seven individuals losing their lives in a crash. Among the deceased are four residents of Florida.
The victims from Florida have been identified as Roger Duarte, a businessman from Coral Gables; Adam Hlavaty, also a resident of Coral Gables; Henry Parra, another resident of Coral Gables; and Jose Suarez. Suarez held the position of president and general manager for Telemundo stations across Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers-Naples.
The circumstances and specific cause of the helicopter crash were not immediately available. Further details regarding the operator of the tour, the exact location within northern Kenya, and the timeline of the incident were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Boulandier on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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