12 killed as tourist plane crashes in Kenya
Summary
A small aircraft crashed near Kwale County in Kenya, killing all 12 people onboard while en route to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Key Points
- A Cessna Caravan aircraft crashed off the coast of Kwale County in Kenya, killing all 12 people onboard.
- The plane went down shortly after takeoff near the Diani airstrip and caught fire upon impact.
- The crash site is in a mountainous, forested area approximately 40 kilometers from the airstrip.
- Mombasa Air Safari is cooperating with authorities as investigation into the crash proceeds.
