TWO PLANES COLLIDE, LEAVING TWO DEAD AND 44 INJURED BUT UNHARMED AT NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK
When the incident occurred, the Cessna with registration number 5YNNJ was being used for a training session and had two occupants, according to the authorities.
At least two persons have died after two planes collided at Nairobi National Park.
44 more people managed to leave the Tuesday morning tragedy unscathed.
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The incident included a Cessna aircraft and a Safari Link Dash 8 with registration number 5YSLK, carrying 44 passengers and crew on its way to Diani.
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When the incident occurred, the Cessna with registration number 5YNNJ was being used for a training session and had two occupants, according to the authorities.
Officials reported that Wilson Airport was the starting point for both aircraft. Two people died in the crash, according to an official.
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Though none of their passengers were harmed, Safarilink Aviation acknowledged the occurrence.
The loud blast that occurred shortly after takeoff on Safarilink Aviation's aircraft 053, which was carrying 39 passengers and 5 crew members and was bound to Diani, was reported by Safarilink Aviation this morning at 9:45 Local Time.
For additional examination and evaluation, the crew chose to head straight back to Nairobi-Wilson Airport, where they made a safe landing. According to the operator, there were no casualties recorded.
It was stated in their statement that Safarilink Aviation is investigating the event and that pertinent agencies have been alerted.
Regarding planes that take off from the airport, this is the most recent event. Most people in training are dealt with at the airport.
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