The latest information on the Malindi plane crash indicates that a light aircraft crash-landed on the Malindi-Mombasa highway in the Kwachocha area of Malindi, Kenya, on January 10, 2025. Here’s a summary of the key details:
Three people were reported dead in the crash. These included a motorcycle taxi driver (boda boda rider), a pillion passenger, and a bystander on the ground when the incident occurred.
The plane also injured three individuals on board, which included a pilot, an instructor, and a student, who sustained minor injuries and were treated at Tawfiq Hospital.
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172 operated by Kenya Aeronautical College. It reportedly developed a technical hitch during a routine training flight, which forced an emergency landing on the highway.
The crash resulted in the plane bursting into flames upon impact, causing significant damage to nearby structures and traffic disruption along the highway.
Emergency services, including police, fire brigade, and medical personnel, responded quickly to the scene.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), along with other government agencies, is investigating the cause of the crash.
The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns about safety near Malindi airport, where there are legal disputes over land compensation for airport expansion.
Posts on X have reported on the tragic event, expressing condolences for the loss of life and discussing the implications of such accidents near populated areas. The crash has reignited discussions about aviation safety measures and emergency procedures in training scenarios.
The accident claimed the life of Felix Hamisi, a.k.a. Papa Vidic, which happened from a devastating accident at KwaChocha, Malindi, in which a Malindi Airport training aircraft went off course, claiming his life along with others.
He, and Mashamba Primary School headteacher Mdm. Naomi Nyiro, met their untimely death at the scene.
Felix was among the founders of Ganda Bodaboda Sacco, therefore being one of the key visionaries of this program. He tirelessly worked to mobilize and inspire the youth around him, igniting a sense of purpose and unity.
