Plane Crash Lands Enroute to Diani

A South African pilot sustained injuries after a Cessna plane that he was flying crash landed in Kwale.

Nation reported that the aircraft, whose registration number is 5Y-WCA, developed mechanical problems mid-air.

It was not immediately clear whether the plane had other occupants.

The incident was confirmed by Matuga Deputy County Commissioner Isaac Keter who revealed that the pilot was rushed to a nearby hospital and was stable.

A similar accident occurred on February 13 when a Cessna plane crashed in Makutano Forest in Londiani, Kericho County killing five people on board

Confirming the incident, Rift Valley Police Commander Edward Mwamburi disclosed that police and rescue teams were headed to the scene. 

First responders reported that five people were in the light aircraft that was flying from Maasai Mara Game Reserve en route to Lowdar.

Airwing Commander Rodgers Mbithi told journalists that all the occupants had succumbed in the crash.

The plane reportedly developed a mechanical problem before hitting a tree.

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