Tragedy struck near Kenya's coast when a plane carrying 10 European tourists and a local pilot crashed, killing everyone on board. The aircraft was flying from the popular beach resort of Diani to an airstrip in the world-famous Maasai Mara game park when it went down at 05:30 local time (02:30 GMT).
According to officials, the plane was carrying eight Hungarians, two Germans and a Kenyan pilot who lost their lives in the crash. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed that all passengers on board had perished.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing images of the plane in flames, with debris scattered at the site of the crash, located around 10km from Kwale town after flying out of Diani. Local media have published photos of the wreckage.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing but officials say bad weather could be a possible reason for the disaster. This incident comes as a shock to locals and tourists alike, with many flocking to the Maasai Mara for its stunning wildlife.
In August, another light aircraft belonging to the medical charity Amref crashed in Nairobi, killing six people and injuring two others.
The incident has left many grieving and calling for safety measures to be put in place for air travel.
According to officials, the plane was carrying eight Hungarians, two Germans and a Kenyan pilot who lost their lives in the crash. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) confirmed that all passengers on board had perished.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing images of the plane in flames, with debris scattered at the site of the crash, located around 10km from Kwale town after flying out of Diani. Local media have published photos of the wreckage.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing but officials say bad weather could be a possible reason for the disaster. This incident comes as a shock to locals and tourists alike, with many flocking to the Maasai Mara for its stunning wildlife.
In August, another light aircraft belonging to the medical charity Amref crashed in Nairobi, killing six people and injuring two others.
The incident has left many grieving and calling for safety measures to be put in place for air travel.
but like, at least it's not just some random tourists getting on a plane with no idea what they're doing, right? I mean, Europeans are so used to flying and stuff... but still, 10 people dead is crazy 
. And the fact that it was a light aircraft, not even a commercial plane... that's just reckless 
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That one killed six people and injured two others... are planes just, like, super safe or something? 
No, seriously though, what's going on with the air travel industry here? It seems like they're not doing enough to prevent these kinds of accidents.
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, but it's how we respond that matters. We need to take a moment to mourn the loss of life and ensure that those responsible are held accountable 
. The world is full of dangers, and aviation is one of them, but we must press on with safety as our top priority 
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. I mean, I know bad weather is always a risk when flying, but still, it's just so tragic 
... and all those poor people who were coming to Kenya for a fun vacation, only to end up in tragedy 
. We should definitely be calling for more safety measures at our airports... like, have you seen the number of planes that get lost or crash in Africa lately? It's getting too many 
10km from Kwale town is a huge distance for a small plane to travel, and then it crashes in flames... what were they thinking?! 
pilot was from kenya so I hope he gets all the help and support needed 
... 8 Hungarian folks and 2 Germans lost their lives 
Weather was bad, maybe that's the cause 
... but still, so many people 
... remember that other plane crash in Nairobi last August 
... hope it happens soon 
And how did the authorities know it was bad weather that made them take off when they knew it wasn't safe to fly? 
. It's just so sad.
It's not like people go there to relax or anything... anyway, my condolences to all those affected by this tragedy 
I hope the investigation gets to the bottom of it ASAP so we can avoid any more senseless tragedies like this. It's not just the loss of life that's the problem, but also the impact on the families and loved ones who are left behind.