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One feared dead as aircraft crash-lands near Ngong, Kajiado County

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One feared dead as aircraft crash-lands near Ngong, Kajiado County
The scene where the aircraft crash-landed in the Kipeto area, near Ngong in Kajiado County. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital

An aircraft has crash-landed in the Ole Tepesi area of Ngong, Kajiado County, during a training mission.

The aircraft was involved in the incident while carrying out the training exercise in the area on Friday, September 18, 2026. Initial reports indicate that one person died following the crash landing.

The incident occurred in Ole Tepesi, an area in Ngong, Kajiado County, with details surrounding the crash still emerging.

Further details on the circumstances surrounding the aircraft crash landing are expected as more information becomes available.

Photos from the crash site showed the mangled wreckage of the aircraft lying on the ground as several people gathered around the scene. The images showed the extent of the damage following the crash landing.

The scene where the aircraft crash-landed in the Kipeto area, near Ngong in Kajiado County. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital

The incident reportedly occurred near an expansive wind farm in the Kipeto area, with the wreckage visible in the vicinity of the wind turbines.

Crash site draws responders

The circumstances that led to the aircraft crash remained unclear as authorities and other responders moved to establish what happened.

The aircraft had been on a training mission when it crash-landed in the Ole Tepesi area. Details surrounding the nature of the training exercise were not immediately available.

Information on the number of people aboard the aircraft had also not been established, making it unclear whether there were other casualties or injuries following the incident.

Authorities and other responders are expected to provide further information as investigations into the incident get underway.

The incident comes as efforts continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash landing and confirm the number of people who may have been affected.

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