A tragic incident unfolded over Nairobi’s capital as a student pilot and instructor lost their lives when their training aircraft collided with a Safarilink passenger plane.
The aircraft, affiliated with a flying school, subsequently crashed in Nairobi National Park, claiming the lives of the two occupants.
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The Safarilink plane, en route to Diani on Kenya’s coast, experienced a distressing situation shortly after take-off, prompting its return to Wilson Airport.
Fortunately, all 39 passengers and five crew members on the Safarilink flight remained unharmed.
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The crash occurred approximately 10 kilometres from Wilson Airport, leading the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to initiate an investigation into the incident, which transpired at around 10:05 local time on Tuesday.
Wilson Airport, despite being a compact yet bustling hub primarily catering to domestic flights, has witnessed several small aircraft accidents over the years.