Cessna 208 crash in Aberdare mountain range

10 fatalities • Njabini, Kenya

A Cessna 208 crashed into a mountain near Njabini, Kenya, resulting in ten fatalities.

What happened

On June 5, 2018, at approximately 1705 local time, a Cessna 208, registration 5Y-CAC, collided with a mountain in the Aberdare mountain range near Njably, Kenya.

The aircraft, owned and operated by East African Safari Air Express, had departed from Kitale Airport at approximately 1605 local time. The flight was destined for Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya.

The accident resulted in 10 fatal injuries, involving the two pilots and eight passengers. The aircraft was destroyed in the collision.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jun 2018 CESSNA 208 accident near Njabini, Kenya?

A Cessna 208 crashed into a mountain near Njabini, Kenya, resulting in ten fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jun 2018 CESSNA 208 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jun 2018 involved a CESSNA 208, at Njabini, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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