11 fatalities

Fatal Single-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Ukunda-Diani Airfield (5Y-CCA)

Kwale, KenyaFlight

On October 28, 2025, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-CCA) operated by Mombasa Air Safari was involved in an aviation accident near Kwale, Kenya in flight. 11 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered 5Y-CCA
Aircraft registered 5Y-CCA. Photo: Aeroprints.com / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A single-engine aircraft crashed in Kwale shortly after departing Ukunda-Diani Airfield, killing all 11 occupants, including 10 tourists.

Incident Overview A single-engine airplane crashed in Kwale, located approximately 17 kilometers northwest of Ukunda-Diani Airfield, shortly after takeoff. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during the initial phase of flight. ## Casualties and Damage The impact forces and subsequent post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft. All 11 people on board were killed. The fatalities included 10 tourists—eight from Hungary and two from Germany—who were traveling to the Masai Mara National Park, along with one other occupant. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. The crash occurred in the vicinity of the departure airport, resulting in a total loss of the aircraft and all persons aboard.