- The Kenya Air Force Grob 120a flight with two officers was on a training trip when it collapsed
- The Kenyan Defense Force, in a statement released on Saturday afternoon, June 14, confirmed the incident
- Photos showed the tail separated from other planes, while other parts were seen scattered in the scene of the accident
Kwale: Ndavaya residents in Kinango are being hit after a Kenyan military plane crashed into the area on Saturday, June 14.
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According to a statement shared by Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde, at least two officers were killed following the fatal accident.
In a statement on the eye by TUKO.co.ke, the Kenyan Defense Force said that the plane, which is a 120a Grob model, encountered an emergency while on a training trip.
“Earlier today, June 14, 2025, the Kenya Air Force Grob 120A plane had an emergency on a training trip to the general area of Mwakijembe Primary School, Ndavaya, Kwale County. The rescue is ongoing,” Information of KDF read.
The KDF also said that the damaged plane had only two officers before the accident happened.
The pictures showed the seriousness of the accident. The plane was completely closed, and some of its parts were scattered on the site.
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People had gathered at the scene, probably surprised by the incident that caused the deaths of the soldiers.
Emergency Operations teams were sent to provide assistance in rescue operations in the accident area in Kinango.
2 characters in Nairobi National Park accident
The recent plane incident comes several months after two people inside were injured in an accident in the Nairobi national park.
The two, a student and pilot, were at 152 cessna, a light bird that was used for training purposes at Wes Rift’s air travel school.
The two survived a plane crash with minor injuries. The cause of the plane crash was not immediately announced.
Prior to the national park crash, two people were killed after two planes collided in the air near Wilson’s airport.
The accident in March 2024 occurred when the Dash 8 flight of Safarilink Aviation Limited, which was heading for Mombasa, collided with the 99th Flying School Cessna.
The accident happened after the planes flew at Wilson’s airport.
Student and trainer on the ship Cessna died instantly, with a 44 passenger flight landing safe after returning to the stadium.
In a statement, the Air Transport Authority (KCAA) said that it would conduct an investigation to determine the source of the accident.
Safariilink Aviation also issued a statement to the public saying that their plane was heading for Diani with five employees and 39 passengers.
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