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In a harrowing incident this morning, a light aircraft bearing registration number 5Y-CCA crashed in the coastal region of Kwale County, with 12 people feared dead, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed.
The aircraft, en route from Diani Beach to Kichwa Tembo, reportedly crashed at approximately 05:30 UTC today. KCAA issued a statement saying: “KCAA wishes to confirm that an aircraft registration number 5Y-CCA… crashed at 0530Z.”
Footage obtained by local media shows the wreckage engulfed in flames, with metal debris scattered across the crash site, raising grave concerns about survivors.
Key Details.
The aircraft registration: 5Y-CCA. Flight path: Departed from Diani Beach heading to Kichwa Tembo. Time of crash: Around 05:30 UTC (local time). Number on board: 12 people feared dead. Scene: Degraded wreckage, fire damage, emergency personnel at site.
What Happens Now.
Rescue teams have been dispatched to the scene, as investigators from the KCAA and other authorities work to determine the cause of the accident. Meanwhile, aviation regulators are expected to issue updates as more information becomes available.
For local residents and beach-tourism operators in the Kwale–Diani area, the incident casts a sharp spotlight on aviation safety for light aircraft operating in the region. Given the tourism significance of Diani and adjacent coastal zones, this crash may prompt immediate safety reviews by operators and regulators alike.
Light aircraft crashes in tourist-heavy coastal corridors are rare but attract high public attention given the potential inclusion of foreign nationals, travellers and private charter operations.
In this case:The remote nature of the crash site may complicate immediate rescue and investigation efforts.The scattered debris pattern and engulfment in fire suggest a high-impact event rather than a controlled emergency landing.
The early morning timing means sunrise visibility was still limited, which may factor into initial investigations.
Families of those on board face a waiting period of intense uncertainty. Authorities urge anyone who witnessed the aircraft flying low or saw the crash to come forward.
Meanwhile:The tourism sector may temporarily suspend certain charter flights until clarity on safety is provided.Local authorities and KCAA will likely issue advisories to operators about flight readiness, especially where beach-coastal terrain and early morning departures are involved.
