12 Killed in Kenyan Tourist Flight Disaster

A devastating light aircraft crash in Kenya’s Kwale County has left at least 12 people feared dead. The incident occurred Tuesday morning in the Tsimba Golini area. Local sources indicate that the majority of the passengers on board were tourists. The aircraft, registration 5Y-CCA, had taken off from Diani, a prominent coastal tourist destination, and was headed towards Kichwa Tembo, another popular tourist zone. The crash happened approximately at 8:30 AM local time. Authorities have confirmed the disaster, with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority releasing details about the flight’s path and the aircraft’s identity. The airline typically facilitates travel between coastal cities like Mombasa and major safari destinations such as the Maasai Mara and the capital, Nairobi. First responders, including police and medical teams, were dispatched immediately. Images from the crash site depicted the plane burning, with significant wreckage spread across the landscape. Investigations into the cause of the accident are underway, with investigators considering weather-related issues, such as low visibility, as possible contributing factors. Information on the victims and the investigation’s progress will be released as it becomes available.