The flight was carrying 174 passengers when the situation unfolded in the flight deck. The airline said the aircraft was diverted to Tabuk Airport (TUU), where Flydubai crew members on duty managed to secure the aircraft and land it safely.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe authority’s Director General, George Mashababe, said investigators had not established what caused the helicopter to go down as they continued examining the crash site in Marondera, east of Harare.
By David AbonyoAll passengers on board were reported safe and accounted for. Flydubai said its teams were working with the relevant authorities to establish what happened during the flight.
By Chrispho OwuorRecords supplied by the operator show that pilot Josh Outram, 36, held a valid Commercial Pilot License (Helicopters) issued by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) on December 7, 2025.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe impact according to Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID), in a report, caused the landing-gear assembly to separate, after which the fuselage and remaining structure descended the steep slope before going over the cliff and coming to rest at its base.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKajiado West Sub-County Police Commander Maurine Kuto confirmed the incident, saying preliminary reports indicate the aircraft crashed in the hilly area of Kipeto
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said one other person was injured and taken to a local hospital, although their condition was not immediately known.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFive others were injured in the crash, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Raied “Ray” Jadallah said during a news conference Sunday evening.
By Samuel OtienoThe payment amounts to about Sh353 million per family, on top of approximately Sh188 million that each family had reportedly received earlier.
By Samuel OtienoSensi-Contugi, Director of Ecuador’s National Intelligence Centre (CNI), and his wife, Stephany Hollihan, were among seven people killed when a tourist safari helicopter crashed near Mount Ololokwe at about 9:13 am on August 19.
By Bradley BosireThe President described Sensi-Contugi as “loyal, brave, and steadfast”, saying the intelligence chief remained beside him when difficult decisions had to be made.
By Bradley BosireThe move comes after the August 4 incident involving an Airbus flight that dropped about 91 metres (300 feet) in height soon after leaving Phuket. Seventeen passengers and crew members were injured during the incident. A preliminary report said the senior pilot had to retake a substance test. Reports have said the pilot initially tested positive for marijuana, although the incident remains under investigation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe fatalities were a Danish pilot and a Greek fire service liaison officer. A British pilot and another Greek co-ordinator on the second helicopter survived.
By Samuel OtienoThe aircraft, a Cessna Caravan C-208, had been flying over Nazca Lines archaeological site when it went down on Saturday. Eleven passengers and two pilots were on board.
By Samuel OtienoRunway 07 is the main landing runway for commercial aircraft operating at Wilson Airport, with flights approaching through the BOMAS-Uhuru Gardens flight path.
By Bradley BosireIn a customer update issued on Monday, the national carrier said the incident occurred at around 19:50 hrs while the aircraft was en route to the United States.
By David AbonyoFootage seen by Radio Generation shows the small white aircraft, believed to be a Cessna 208 Caravan, resting awkwardly on its nose with its tail pointing upwards after the incident.
By David AbonyoKenya Airways confirmed that all passengers and crew safely disembarked after the aircraft returned to Entebbe International Airport following a bird strike incident.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya Airways says fog reduced visibility on approach to the JKIA runway on Sunday morning, prompting the diversion of two flights. The flights later returned and landed safely in Nairobi after conditions improved, with only limited schedule delays.
By David AbonyoAn EBB Air Embraer jet bound for Mandera overshot the runway after departing Nairobi, veering into nearby vegetation. All passengers and crew escaped unharmed as emergency teams secured the aircraft and investigations begin.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the recruitment of a permanent Director General will be carried out through a structured process that meets governance and transparency standards.
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during the joint requiem mass at Africa Gospel Church Karen on Wednesday, he reminded leaders that “a politician is also a human being” and can die in a normal accident like anyone else.
By David AbonyoIn a press statement released on February 23, 2026, KAA emphasized that airport access control measures remained fully operational and strictly enforced in accordance with national civil aviation security regulations.
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on Tuesday, KALPA reaffirmed that “aviation safety is non-negotiable,” emphasizing the importance of strict adherence to Flight Duty Period (FDP) limitations and mandatory rest requirements.
By David AbonyoKenya Civil Aviation Authority says flights and aviation services remain normal despite a seven-day strike notice by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, as talks continue to resolve labour disputes.
By David Abonyo