A plane carrying 10 passengers and one crew member veered off the Lichota Airstrip in Migori while taking off.
A Cessna Caravan chopper carrying 10 passengers and one crew member veered off the Lichota Airstrip in Migori during takeoff. Witnesses reported the plane lost control near the end of the runway, resulting in billowing smoke. Fortunately, there were no fatalities or injuries recorded from the incident.
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Kenyan Aviator
Eyewitnesses, including Moses Ywera, observed the plane’s failed takeoff try. Efforts to rescue passengers were hindered by Airstrip officials. Nonetheless, emergency services from the Migori County Government promptly responded to the scene with a fire engine and ambulance.
The plane, registered as 5Y-ZBW and owned by Z.Boskovic Air Charters, crashed during takeoff at around 12:30 pm on September 16. The company has engaged authorities for investigation, with the cause of the crash yet to be disclosed publicly. The incident underscores the importance of swift emergency response and thorough investigations in aviation safety.
