Kenya Medical Plane Crashes Near Nairobi Killing Six Including Two on Ground

A Cessna Citation XLS medical aircraft operated by AMREF Flying Doctors crashed into a residential area on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, killing six people, including all four on board and two on the ground. The plane took off from Wilson Airport en route to Hargeisa, Somaliland, but lost radio and radar contact with air traffic control just minutes after takeoff before crashing and causing a fire that damaged homes. Authorities, including Kiambu County officials and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, confirmed the fatalities and are conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash. Emergency responders and security forces were deployed to the scene to manage the aftermath and support affected families. The crash occurred one day after a military helicopter crash in Ghana killed eight people, including government ministers and military personnel, highlighting a tragic period for air travel incidents in the region. AMREF Flying Doctors expressed condolences and pledged full cooperation with investigations while focusing on supporting those impacted by the accident.