Two killed in light aircraft crash at Kedong Ranch, Naivasha

Two killed in light aircraft crash at Kedong Ranch, Naivasha

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed the crash, which involved a Cessna 185 aircraft, registration 5Y-BVL.

Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed at Kedong Ranch in Naivasha.

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed the crash, which involved a Cessna 185 aircraft, registration 5Y-BVL on Thursday evening.

The plane, which had taken off from Wilson Airport and was headed to Mbaruk, Nakuru County went down at around 5:14 pm.

In a statement issued on Friday, KCAA Director General Emile Arao expressed condolences to the victims' families and assured the public that investigations were underway.

"KCAA is actively coordinating with relevant authorities, including the Air Accident Investigation Department, emergency responders, and local security personnel, to gather further details and facilitate response efforts," he said.

The accident was initially reported by a member of the public to the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC), prompting a swift emergency response.

Authorities have yet to establish the cause of the crash, with investigators expected to conduct a detailed assessment of the wreckage and flight data.

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