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Kenya Plane Crash: Aircraft from Diani to Maasai Mara Crashes in Hilly Terrain, 12 Passengers Feared Dead

Kenya Plane Crash: The aircraft with registration number 5Y-CCA crashed in a hilly and forested area about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Diani airstrip.

Kenya Plane Crash: A plane carrying 12 people crashed near Kwale, along Kenya’s coast, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed on Tuesday. The aircraft, registered as 5Y-CCA, was en route from Diani to Maasai Mara when it went down at 05:30 local time (02:30 GMT), the aviation authority said in a statement. The KCAA added that government agencies are on site, and working to determine the cause of the accident. Photos and videos shared by local media show the wreckage of the plane engulfed in flames.

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The victims included eight Hungarians, two Germans, and the Kenyan pilot. Mombasa Air Safari confirmed that there were no survivors. According to officials, bad weather, including rain and mist might have caused the tragic crash. They added that the plane crashed in a hilly and forested area about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Diani airstrip. Locals stated that they heard a loud bang and upon reaching the site, saw the charred wreckage.

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First published on: Oct 28, 2025 05:48 PM IST


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