KCAA issues statement following Kwale plane crash
By Aloys Michael, October 28, 2025The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed that an aircraft registered as 5Y-CCA crashed early Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025, in Kwale County.
The aircraft, which was flying from Diani to Kichwa Tembo, went down at approximately 0530Z (8:30 a.m. local time), according to a statement issued by KCAA Director General Emile N. Arao.
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In a press statement, KCAA reported that the plane had 12 people on board at the time of the accident. Government agencies have since been dispatched to the crash site to determine the cause of the incident and assess the impact.
“The Authority wishes to confirm that an aircraft on its way from Diani to Kichwa Tembo crashed at 0530Z. Government agencies are already on site to establish the cause of the accident and its impact,” the statement read.
The authority, however, did not disclose the cause of the crash but has assured the public that it is working closely with relevant authorities to ensure a thorough investigation.
The agency emphasised its commitment to aviation safety and regulatory oversight in accordance with the Kenya Civil Aviation Act and international aviation standards.
Further updates are expected once investigators complete preliminary assessments at the crash site.
This is not the first plane crash to happen in Kwale. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, a Kenya Air Force training aircraft crashed with two pilots aboard, who are now feared dead.
The incident, confirmed by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), occurred in the general area of Mwakijembe Primary School, Ndavaya, in Kinango, a rural part of Kwale.
“Earlier today, 14th June 2025, a Kenya Air Force Grob 120A aircraft experienced an emergency while on a training flight in the general area of Mwakijembe Primary School, Ndavaya, Kwale County,” the military stated.
“On Board were two pilots. Recovery is ongoing.”
The Grob 120A is a tandem two-seater primary trainer aircraft, commonly used for initial pilot instruction by various air forces worldwide.
While the KDF’s statement focused on the ongoing recovery efforts, local officials and sources close to the operation indicated grave concerns for the lives of the two officers, suggesting they are presumed to have perished in the crash.