{"id":2647094,"date":"2026-08-19T17:33:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/telemundo-executive-killed-in-kenya-helicopter-crash\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T17:38:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:38:19","slug":"telemundo-executive-killed-in-kenya-helicopter-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/telemundo-executive-killed-in-kenya-helicopter-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Telemundo executive killed in Kenya helicopter crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftelemundo-executive-killed-in-kenya-helicopter-crash%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2647094&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A helicopter crash in Kenya resulted in the deaths of five Americans, including a Telemundo executive, the pilot, and another passenger, bringing the total fatalities to seven. Jose Alberto Suarez, the president and general manager of Telemundo stations in Florida, was among those killed; he was highly respected and had worked for NBCUniversal for over 20 years. Other victims included miami food entrepreneur Roger duarte, recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO, and Ecuador\u2019s Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife. The crash occurred near Mount Ololokwe, with the helicopter operated by Lady Lori Helicopters. investigations are ongoing, and condolences have been extended by authorities and colleagues to the families and loved ones of those lost in the tragedy.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Telemundo executive was one of five Americans who died aboard a sightseeing <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/helicopters\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"5092\">helicopter<\/a> that crashed in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kenya\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1216\">Kenya<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/state-department\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"107\">State Department<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4693612\/telemundo-americans-killed-kenya-helicopter-crash\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Telemundo executive among five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4693110\/azerbaijan-sue-cnn-defamation-iran-war\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Azerbaijan sues CNN for defamation over Iran war coverage<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4693171\/icc-condemn-rubio-sanction\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>ICC condemns Rubio\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/icc-condemns-rubios-sanctions-targeting-court-president-and-prosecutor\/\" title=\"ICC condemns Rubio&#039;s sanctions targeting court ... and prosecutor\">sanctions targeting court president<\/a> and prosecutor<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jose Alberto Suarez, president and general manager of Telemundo\u2019s television stations in three <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"159\">Florida<\/a> cities, died at age 55. His death was confirmed in a memo sent to employees by the NBCUniversal News Group, NBCUniversal Local, and Telemundo Station Group.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are heartbroken to share the tragic news that Jose Suarez, the president and general manager of the Telemundo-owned stations in Orlando, Tampa and Fort Myers, was killed in a helicopter accident in Kenya. Jos\u00e9 was a deeply respected leader and beloved friend and colleague across NBCU Local and NBCU News Group,\u201d the memo said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJose was an exceptional colleague and mentor to many,\u201d it added. \u201cHe cared deeply about his teams, the communities they served and the essential role our stations play in people\u2019s lives. He brought energy, humor, warmth and a strong sense of purpose to his work, and his impact was felt far beyond the stations he led.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suarez worked for NBCUniversal in multiple roles at the corporation\u2019s television stations over the past 20 years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He received several awards for his work, including a Lone Star Emmy for overall excellence in 2019 when he was president and general manager of a Telemundo-owned station in San Antonio, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/texas\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"253\">Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe suddenness and circumstances of Jose\u2019s passing make this loss especially difficult to comprehend,\u201d the memo said. \u201cOur hearts are with his loved ones, and with all of Jose\u2019s colleagues and friends across NBCUniversal who are grieving this terrible loss. We will share more about how we will honor Jos\u00e9\u2019s life and legacy in the days ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami food entrepreneur Roger Duarte was one of the identified victims. Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) extended his \u201cdeepest condolences\u201d in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepCarlos\/status\/2090172954805977475\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepCarlos\/status\/2090172954805977475\">message<\/a> to his wife and family. Duarte was the founder and owner of George Stone Crab and a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/pictures\/emeh45eedem\/roger-duarte-29\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/pictures\/emeh45eedem\/roger-duarte-29\/\">Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO<\/a> in 2016.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ecuador\u2019s government <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Presidencia_Ec\/status\/2090143362061910420\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Presidencia_Ec\/status\/2090143362061910420\">shared<\/a> that Michele Sensi-Contugi, director-general of the Ecuadorian Strategic Intelligence Center, and his wife, Stephany Hollihan, were among the dead passengers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4687855\/army-identity-two-apache-pilots-texas-crash\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4687855\/army-identity-two-apache-pilots-texas-crash\/\">ARMY IDENTIFIES TWO APACHE HELICOPTER PILOTS KILLED IN TEXAS CRASH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The helicopter crash occurred around 9:13 a.m. local time Wednesday near Mount Ololokwe, according to Kenya\u2019s Civil Aviation Authority. The state agency identified Lady Lori Helicopters as the operator of that flight. The aircraft rental service said the charter flight took off from Suyian Conservancy to Mount Ololokwe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur deepest sympathies are with the guests, crew, their families and loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic accident,\u201d the company said in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DcOhD_TMf3H\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DcOhD_TMf3H\/\">statement<\/a>. \u201cThe cause of the accident has not yet been determined and is subject to investigation by the relevant authorities. Lady Lori Helicopters is cooperating fully with the authorities, and further information will be communicated when appropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Telemundo exec among five Americans killed in Kenya crash<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2647095,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26231531478830.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[50695,84404,49489,22278,84403],"class_list":["post-2647094","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-aviation-accident","tag-executive-death","tag-helicopter-crash","tag-kenya","tag-telemundo"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26231531478830.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647094","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2647094"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2647098,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647094\/revisions\/2647098"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2647095"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2647094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2647094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2647094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}