A tragic plane crash has claimed the lives of all 11 people aboard a small aircraft in Kenya’s coastal region of Kwale County. Mombasa Air Safari confirmed that the victims included eight Hungarian tourists, two German tourists and the Kenyan pilot.
The aircraft, en route from Diani Airstrip to Maasai Mara National Reserve, crashed early Tuesday morning (local time) in a hilly, forested area about 40 km from Diani.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing a loud bang before discovering wreckage and human remains. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed the aircraft carried 12 people on board in initial statements; the exact number is subject to final verification.
Investigation teams have been dispatched to determine the cause of the crash. It remains unclear whether weather conditions, mechanical failure or pilot error played a role.
This tragedy reverberates through Kenya’s tourism sector, especially as the Maasai Mara National Reserve is a major safari destination for international visitors.
