The Amref Flying Doctors Cessna went down shortly after take-off. Investigations into the incident are currently in progress.
Six Lives Lost in Kenya Medical Plane Crash: Investigations Underway
Six Lives Lost in Kenya Medical Plane Crash: Investigations Underway
A small aircraft belonging to a medical charity tragically crashes in Nairobi, claiming six lives including medical personnel.
Six people tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in Nairobi, Kenya, after a light aircraft owned by the medical charity Amref Flying Doctors went down shortly after take-off. The Cessna departed from Wilson Airport on Thursday afternoon, destined for Hargeisa in Somalia, but lost contact with air traffic control just three minutes into its flight.
Local officials confirmed that the crash, which occurred in the residential Githurai area, resulted in the deaths of four people aboard, including medical personnel, as well as two individuals on the ground. Two others sustained serious injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Kenya's Civil Aviation Authority revealed that the aircraft lost both radar and radio contact momentarily after taking off, prompting a rapid response from emergency teams and investigators who have been dispatched to the crash site. Amref CEO Stephen Gitau stated, "At this time, we are cooperating fully with relevant aviation authorities and emergency response teams to establish the facts surrounding the situation."
Witness Patricia Kombo recounted the horrifying moment, describing how she and friends heard a loud bang followed by a red flash and smoke. "We then heard people screaming and running," she said.
In light of this tragic event, the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service are actively engaged in search and recovery efforts at the crash site. This incident has drawn attention as it coincides with another tragedy where a train collided with a bus in Naivasha, resulting in at least four fatalities.
Local officials confirmed that the crash, which occurred in the residential Githurai area, resulted in the deaths of four people aboard, including medical personnel, as well as two individuals on the ground. Two others sustained serious injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Kenya's Civil Aviation Authority revealed that the aircraft lost both radar and radio contact momentarily after taking off, prompting a rapid response from emergency teams and investigators who have been dispatched to the crash site. Amref CEO Stephen Gitau stated, "At this time, we are cooperating fully with relevant aviation authorities and emergency response teams to establish the facts surrounding the situation."
Witness Patricia Kombo recounted the horrifying moment, describing how she and friends heard a loud bang followed by a red flash and smoke. "We then heard people screaming and running," she said.
In light of this tragic event, the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service are actively engaged in search and recovery efforts at the crash site. This incident has drawn attention as it coincides with another tragedy where a train collided with a bus in Naivasha, resulting in at least four fatalities.
