Two dead, 44 escape unhurt as two planes collide at Nairobi National Park

At least two people were killed when two planes collided at the Nairobi National Park.

About 44 others escaped unhurt in the Tuesday morning incident.

The incident involved a Dash 8 registration number 5YSLK belonging to Safari Link which was headed for Diani with 44 passengers and crew and a Cessna plane.

The Cessna registration number 5YNNJ had two people on board and was on a training session when the incident happened, police said.

The Cessna plane crashed at the park while the Dash 8 managed to land back at Wilson Airport.

Both planes had originated at Wilson Airport, officials said. An official said there were two fatalities in the accident.

Safarilink Aviation, however, confirmed the incident and stated that none of their passengers was hurt.

“Safarilink Aviation wishes to report that this morning at 9:45 Local Time our flight number 053 with 39 passengers and 5 crew on board headed to Diani experienced a loud bang soon after take-off.”

“The crew decided to immediately turn back to Nairobi-Wilson Airport for further inspection and assessment and landed safely. There were no casualties reported,” the operator said.

Their statement added the relevant agencies have been notified and together with Safarilink Aviation are investigating the incident.

This is the latest incident to involve planes originating at the airport. The airport handles mostly those under training.