Plane crashes at Wilson Airport
Wilson Airport was temporarily closed on Friday, May 22, after a Dornier 228-202 plane crashed while landing at the airport.
Wilson Airport was temporarily closed on Friday, May 22, after a Dornier 228-202 plane crashed while landing at the airport.
According to witnesses, the plane crash-landed, missing the airport fence along Langata Road. It is unclear what led to the plane crashing.
Preliminary reports indicate that no casualties were recorded, with the exact number of passengers on board still not yet confirmed.
A spot check of similar planes shows it can ferry up to 19 passengers.
According to public records, the plane identified as 5Y-CES is frequently leased and operated by the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) to provide critical transport in East Africa.
Following the incident, emergency response teams were deployed to the scene to contain the situation and assist those affected.
Authorities have reportedly launched an investigation into the crash to determine what caused it.
By the time of this publication, however, the Kenya Airports Authority had not issued any official information regarding the incident.
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The incident comes weeks after a similar incident was witnessed at the same airport, raising fears and questions about what might be happening at the airport.
The plane in question crashed on March 20, while carrying 39 passengers, including Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and 5 plane attendants.
Later, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) admitted to lapses at the airport as the main cause of the crash.
KCAA Director General Emile Arao said failure in emergency preparedness led to the crash landing, noting that such services are mandatory under aviation regulations and should have been promptly available.
The DG, however, dismissed claims that Wilson Airport was unsafe, maintaining that all required safety protocols, including air traffic communication and landing procedures, remain firmly in place.
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