Mombasa Air Safari has confirmed that all passengers and crew aboard its light aircraft, registration number 5Y-CCA, lost their lives after the plane crashed on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, while on a scheduled flight from Diani Airport to Kichwa Tembo in the Maasai Mara.
In a statement, the airline said the aircraft was carrying ten people — eight Hungarian nationals, two Germans, and one Kenyan crew member who was the pilot. Preliminary reports indicate that none of the occupants survived.
“We are profoundly saddened to report that, according to preliminary information, there were 10 passengers being 8 Hungarians and 2 Germans and 1 Kenyan crew member (the Captain) on board. Sadly, there are no survivors. Our hearts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragic event,” the company said.
Following the tragedy, Mombasa Air Safari announced that it had activated its emergency response team and was working closely with authorities who have begun investigations into the cause of the crash.
“Our primary focus right now is on providing all possible support to the families affected,” the statement added.
The airline said a Family Assistance Team had been formed to offer counselling and coordinate logistics for relatives of the deceased. The team will also provide continuous communication and updates to the affected families.
Mombasa Air Safari, one of Kenya’s leading domestic flight operators serving major tourist destinations, assured that it would share more information as investigations progress and in collaboration with aviation authorities.
The cause of the crash has not yet been established, and investigators are expected to examine the aircraft’s maintenance records, flight path, and weather conditions at the time of the incident.
The airline’s chairman, John M. Cleave, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, saying the company stood in solidarity with the families, friends, and communities mourning their loved ones.
