No fatalities

Aircraft crash in Maji Moto, Rift Valley (5Y-CDH)

Maji Moto, KenyaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 11, 2020, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration 5Y-CDH) operated by Private Kenyan was involved in an aviation accident near Maji Moto, Kenya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered 5Y-CDH
Aircraft registered 5Y-CDH. Photo: flightlog / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft crashed in the Rift Valley region of Maji Moto, resulting in injuries to all three people on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the Maji Moto area within the Rift Valley. During the flight, the aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

All three occupants on board survived the event, though they sustained various injuries during the crash. Emergency responders or local parties assisted the survivors following the impact.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash has not yet been established, as the event occurred under unknown circumstances. No official investigation results regarding the mechanical or operational status of the aircraft at the time of the accident have been released.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Sept 2020 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Maji Moto, Kenya?

An aircraft crashed in the Rift Valley region of Maji Moto, resulting in injuries to all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Sept 2020 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Sept 2020 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 5Y-CDH, operated by Private Kenyan, at Maji Moto, Kenya.