Remains of the Aircraft that has killed two KDF officers in Kwale county. Photo: Marigiri Facebook.
Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde has confirmed the death of two Kenya Air Force pilots have died after being involved in a plane crash in Viramboni village, Ndavaya, Kwale County.
According to preliminary reports by the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), the aircraft, a Grob 120A model, experienced an emergency while on a training flight around Saturday afternoon, leading to the accident.
“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. On Board were two pilots. Recovery is ongoing,” KDF said in a statement.
Orinde further stated that investigations have been launched to determine the cause of the crash, as emergency response teams, including Kenya Air Force (KAF) crash investigators, have been deployed to the scene for search and recovery operations.
