Pilot, student killed in Kenya School of Flying aircraft crash in Kajiado
A teacher and a student have died after an aircraft belonging to the Kenya School of Flying crashed during a training exercise in Kipeto, Kajiado West, on Friday morning. Kajiado West Police Commander Maureen Kuto confirmed that the aircraft had two people on board when it went down near a wind power plant. She said [...] The post Pilot, student killed in Kenya School of Flying aircraft crash in…
Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic aircraft accident involving the Kenya School of Flying in Kipeto, Kajiado West, on Friday morning. The Kenyan police have confirmed that the aircraft, carrying a student and an instructor, crashed near a wind power plant during a training exercise. The student perished at the crash site, while the instructor passed away while being transported to Kajiado Referral Hospital.
Local police commander Maureen Kuto suggested that heavy morning fog, resulting in poor visibility, may have played a role in the unfortunate incident. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing due to the unclear conditions, but the aircraft ultimately crashed, sustaining extensive damage. The aircraft's wreckage was scattered across the crash site, along with personal belongings of the victims.
Emergency services and onlookers gathered at the scene to assist with the recovery efforts. Forensic experts were summoned to investigate the crash and determine the exact cause. This incident joins a growing list of accidents involving training aircraft and pilot trainees in Kenya, with investigations yet to clarify the precise reasons behind Friday's tragedy.
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