UNHURT

Pilot, trainee escape unhurt as aircraft crashes in Ngong

Witnesses said the plane crashed and landed on its back.

In Summary

• A crowd gathered at the scene as police kept them at bay to wait for experts to analyse it.

• Most training planes operate from Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

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A pilot and student on Monday escaped unhurt after their training aircraft crashed at KBC area, Ngong, Kajiado county.

Witnesses and police said the two had taken off from Wilson Airport in the afternoon for the session when the small aircraft went down.

Witnesses said the plane crashed and landed on its back.

Those on board were immediately removed and managed to walk away without injuries.

They were however taken to hospital for checks.

Police said experts will investigate the incident.

A crowd gathered at the scene as police kept them at bay to wait for experts to analyse it.

Accidents involving pilots and trainees are not uncommon.

Most training planes operate from Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

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