I saw death coming! Osotsi says on Wilson Airport crash landing incident
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has recounted a near-death experience after the aircraft he was traveling in crash-landed at Wilson Airport on Friday
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has recounted a near-death experience after the aircraft he was traveling in crash-landed at Wilson Airport on Friday night, March 20, 2025.
The plane, which had departed from Kisumu International Airport, encountered difficulties before making an emergency landing in Nairobi.
Osotsi described moments of fear and helplessness as the situation unfolded mid-air.
“You would be planning my burial right now; however, now I’m here because God loves me. The other day, I saw wonders, I saw death coming, and there was nothing to do. I couldn’t run away, I just waited for it to happen, but in my heart, I told God that I still have work to do in the country,” he said.
“Even so, the ordeal has left me with a fear of flying, heightened by messages from concerned Kenyans who say they would avoid boarding a plane with me, fearing a possible trap targeting us in the Linda Mwananchi team, though my resolve to serve remains firm.”
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According to the senator, passengers on board were visibly shaken, with many crying as the aircraft prepared for impact. Despite the terrifying ordeal, all 38 people on board escaped without injuries.
“People in that plane were crying, but who is God? He ensured that all of us 38 aboard that plane alighted with no injuries,” he added.
“I am here because God loves me, for in that moment I saw death with my own eyes, felt completely helpless, and prayed to Him, reminding Him that I still have work to do for Kenyans. By His grace, God heard our prayers and we all came out of the plane safely.”
Following the incident, Osotsi called for urgent action to address safety concerns at Wilson Airport.
He urged authorities to undertake thorough renovations, particularly on the runway, warning that the facility poses a serious risk to both passengers and aviation personnel.
A flight operated on behalf of Safarilink Aviation was involved in a runway excursion while landing at Wilson Airport on March 20, 2026, the airline has confirmed.
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