No survivors: Small plane crashes in Kenya, killing all 11 on board

A devastating plane crash in Kenya on Tuesday morning resulted in the tragic loss of all 11 individuals on board, including foreign nationals. The small aircraft, operated by Mombasa Air Safari, was en route from the coastal tourist destination of Diani to Kichwa Tembo airstrip in the Maasai Mara National Park when it crashed at approximately 5:30 am local time (0230 GMT). According to John Cleave, chairman of Mombasa Air Safari, the passengers included eight Hungarians, two Germans, and a Kenyan captain. Cleave confirmed that there were no survivors and expressed deep condolences, stating, ‘Our hearts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragic event.’ The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has dispatched government agencies to the crash site to investigate the cause of the accident. This incident follows another tragic aviation event in August, when a light aircraft belonging to the medical NGO Amref crashed near Nairobi, claiming six lives and injuring two others. The latest crash has raised concerns about aviation safety in the region, particularly for small aircraft operating in remote areas.