On September 19, 2024, a Cessna plane operated by West Rift Aviation School crashed into Nairobi National Park. The crash injured an aviation student on board. The incident prompted a swift response from rescue teams, who worked to free individuals trapped in the wreckage.
A representative from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed that there were two people in the plane. One person sustained injuries that required hospitalization.
The investigations into the cause of the crash began. Images shared on social media depicted the damaged plane amidst the park’s tall grass. The KCAA official stated that the injured student was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
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At the time of the report, the specific reasons behind the accident had not yet been determined.
This incident is not isolated, as Kenya has experienced similar aviation accidents in the past. Earlier in March 2024, a tragic collision occurred between a student pilot’s airplane and a passenger plane.
This resulted in the deaths of both the student and the instructor. The passenger plane had just taken off. It collided with the smaller airplane. This led to a crash landing in the same national park.
The KCAA has initiated a thorough investigation involving multiple agencies. These agencies include the Air Accident Investigation Department and the National Police Service. The investigation aims to uncover the circumstances surrounding this latest crash.
As the situation develops, further updates are expected about the investigation and the condition of the injured student.
