A medical emergency turned catastrophic in Nairobi, Kenya, as a small Cessna aircraft crashed, resulting in the loss of six lives—four on board and two others on the ground.
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Six Lives in Nairobi
Tragic Plane Crash Claims Six Lives in Nairobi
A light aircraft operated by a medical charity goes down shortly after takeoff, leading to fatalities and injuries.
In a solemn update, local authorities confirmed that six individuals were killed after a light aircraft owned by the charity Amref Flying Doctors crashed in a residential area in Githurai, Nairobi. The unfortunate incident occurred shortly after the plane took off from Wilson Airport, bound for Hargeisa, Somalia.
Kiambu County Commissioner Henry Wafula reported that among the deceased were three medical personnel—a doctor and two nurses—along with the pilot. Additionally, two members of the public were killed, and two others were seriously injured. The charity is collaborating with aviation authorities and emergency services to investigate the crash, which caused the plane to lose contact with air traffic control just three minutes post-departure.
Eyewitness Patricia Kombo recounted the horrifying moment, describing how she and her friends heard a loud noise and saw a flash before smoke began to billow. She detailed the scene of chaos as people screamed and ran away, highlighting the gravity of the emergency situation. Meanwhile, the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service have been deployed to manage recovery operations at the site.
This incident follows another tragedy in the region, where a train collided with a bus, resulting in multiple fatalities, according to reports from the Red Cross. The bus, operated by the Kenya Pipeline Company, was reportedly transporting employees returning from a morning shift.
As investigations into these incidents proceed, the community mourns the loss of lives and grapples with the implications of such accidents in Kenya’s transportation system.
Kiambu County Commissioner Henry Wafula reported that among the deceased were three medical personnel—a doctor and two nurses—along with the pilot. Additionally, two members of the public were killed, and two others were seriously injured. The charity is collaborating with aviation authorities and emergency services to investigate the crash, which caused the plane to lose contact with air traffic control just three minutes post-departure.
Eyewitness Patricia Kombo recounted the horrifying moment, describing how she and her friends heard a loud noise and saw a flash before smoke began to billow. She detailed the scene of chaos as people screamed and ran away, highlighting the gravity of the emergency situation. Meanwhile, the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service have been deployed to manage recovery operations at the site.
This incident follows another tragedy in the region, where a train collided with a bus, resulting in multiple fatalities, according to reports from the Red Cross. The bus, operated by the Kenya Pipeline Company, was reportedly transporting employees returning from a morning shift.
As investigations into these incidents proceed, the community mourns the loss of lives and grapples with the implications of such accidents in Kenya’s transportation system.
