Plane Crash Stories

Kenyan pilot in ill-fated cargo plane that crashed in Somalia buried in Nairobi
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 24, 2025

His burial was attended by family, friends and colleagues who worked with him at Wilson Airport where he operated.

Tragedy as Kenyan aircraft crashes near Mogadishu killing five people on board
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 23, 2025

The aircraft, operated by Trident Aviation Ltd, had departed from Dhobley and was heading to Aden Abdulle International Airport when it went down.

Two killed in light aircraft crash at Kedong Ranch, Naivasha
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

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

Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash
Reuters  |  Jan 30, 2025

The explosion in midair occurred over the frigid Potomac River near the airport.

At least 174 killed in South Korea’s worst airline disaster since 1997
Reuters  |  Dec 29, 2024

Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae apologised for the accident, bowing deeply during a televised briefing.

At least 62 dead, two crew rescued in fiery South Korean airliner crash at airport
Reuters  |  Dec 29, 2024

Bird strike is among several theories that have not been verified, an official from the transport ministry's aviation department said.

Survivors on crashed Azerbaijani plane say they heard bangs before it went down
Reuters  |  Dec 28, 2024

The crash has underscored the risks to civil aviation even when aircraft are flying hundreds of miles from a war zone, especially when a major drone w...

Malawi mourns VP Saulos Klaus Chilima amid protests over plane crash response
Reuters  |  Jun 17, 2024

Chilima, 51, was laid to rest in his village of Nsipe in the district of Ntcheu, about 160 km (100 miles) southeast of the capital, Lilongwe.

Saulos Klaus Chilima: The Malawi economist who became Vice President
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2024

Chilima, of Ngoni descent, was born on February 12, 1973, in Ntcheu District, central Malawi. He had a wife, Mary, and two children.

Malawi Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima dies in plane crash
Amina Wako  |  Jun 11, 2024

Chilima, along with nine others lost their lives after the military plane they were travelling in crashed in Chikangawa Forest in Mzimba in the northe...

Malawi Vice-President's plane may have crashed in forest, military says
Reuters  |  Jun 11, 2024

Aviation authorities had failed to make contact with the aircraft since it went off the radar.

Plane carrying Malawi Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima reported missing
Amina Wako  |  Jun 10, 2024

Efforts by aviation authorities to establish contact with the aircraft that went off-radar have been unsuccessful.

Iran approves six candidates to run for president
Reuters  |  Jun 10, 2024

The Council disqualified hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and former parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani, a prominent conservative.

State to establish monument in Marsabit to honour 2006 plane crash victims
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 08, 2024

In a statement, the National Heroes Council announced their intent to create a monument in the county to honour all those who perished to preserve the...

Politicians banned from using KDF aircraft - Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2024

The Defence CS said that the military assets will be strictly used for carrying soldiers whose mandate is to safeguard the country.

Team probing Ogolla's death visited chopper manufacturer in US - Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2024

The remains of the helicopter have been taken to the manufacturer, Bell Textron Inc. company in the US to determine the cause of the crash that killed...

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi and other world leaders who have died in helicopter crashes
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2024

They include Mozambique's Samora Machel, Macedonia's Boris Trajkovski, Rwanda’s Juvénal Habyarimana and Burundi's President Cyprien Ntaryamira.

Bell helicopters: Aircraft that killed Kenya's General Ogolla, Iran President Raisi
Amina Wako  |  May 20, 2024

It is worth noting that Bell Helicopter also produced the Bell Huey II helicopter, the model in the crash that killed Kenya's top general, Francis Ogo...

"Fearless leader, dedicated servant" Ruto joins world leaders in mourning Iranian President Raisi
Amina Wako  |  May 20, 2024

Ruto described Raisi as a "fearless leader and dedicated public servant with a long and distinguished career in public service."

Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days of mourning
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Raisi's successor.

Ebrahim Raisi: Iranian President who visited Kenya to forge closer ties with Ruto
Amina Wako  |  May 20, 2024

Raisi, who has previously described Africa as a "continent of opportunities", said he wanted to boost commercial ties with African countries.

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran's first vice president who, based on the country's constitution, is expected to become interim president following the deat...

What happens if an Iranian president dies in office?
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

According to article 131 of the Islamic Republic's constitution, if a president dies in office the first vice president takes over, with the confirmat...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash
Reuters  |  May 20, 2024

"President Raisi's helicopter was completely burned in the crash ... unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead," the official told Reuters.

Iran President helicopter crash: State TV says aircraft found, contact made
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

Iranian State TV quoted an official as saying that at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers.

Helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi crashes, search underway
Reuters  |  May 19, 2024

The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were "at risk following the helicopter crash".

OPINION: Kenyans should desist from rushing to conclusions on sensitive matters
Mohamed Ahmed  |  Apr 28, 2024

As much as we are a democratic country and enjoy freedom of speech, it is important that we address the issue of Kenyans appearing to be experts in ev...

Raila's Azimio coalition calls for judicial inquest into CDF Ogolla's death
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 23, 2024

Azimio has asked two legislators to immediately begin the parliamentary process of forming a house investigation commission.

General Ogolla's memorial service set for Friday postponed
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 23, 2024

KDF said the exact date for the memorial scheduled for Friday, April 26 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang'ata will be announced at a later day.

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