Two planes collided at Nairobi National Park, resulting in at least two fatalities. Fortunately, 44 individuals emerged unharmed during the incident that occurred on Tuesday morning.
Involved in the collision was a Dash 8, owned by Safari Link, en route to Diani with 44 passengers and crew. The other aircraft, a Cessna plane engaged in a training session, was carrying two individuals.
The Cessna crashed within the park, while the Dash 8 safely returned to Wilson Airport. Both planes had initially taken off from Wilson Airport, and officials confirmed the occurrence of two fatalities in the accident.
Safarilink Aviation acknowledged the incident, stating that none of their passengers were harmed. According to their report, the Dash 8, with 39 passengers and 5 crew members, experienced a loud noise shortly after take-off, prompting the crew to promptly return to Nairobi-Wilson Airport for further inspection.
The aircraft landed safely, and no casualties were reported. The operator mentioned that relevant agencies have been informed, and an investigation into the incident is underway in collaboration with Safarilink Aviation.
