2006 Kenya plane crash

On 10 April 2006, a Kenya Air Force Harbin Y-12 crashed in Marsabit County in Kenya as it approached the Marsabit air strip. The crash killed 14 passengers, including a number of politicians.[1]

Background

The flight to the region was to mediate a feud between rival communities at the Ethiopia–Kenya border.[2]

Victims
  • Mirugi Kariuki MP, assistant minister of internal security
  • Titus Ngoyoni MP, assistant minister of regional development
  • Bonaya Godana MP, deputy leader of the official opposition
  • Abdi Sasura MP
  • Guracha Galgallo MP
  • Abdullahi Adan, member of the East African parliament
  • Peter King'ola, Moyale district commissioner

Investigation

The plane crashed due to poor weather over Marsabit Hill.[3] Heavy fog caused the plane to crash as it approached the runway.[4]

References
  1. Lacey, Marc (2006-04-10). "14 Killed as Plane Carrying Kenyan Politicians Crashes". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  2. "Kenyans mourn air crash victims". 2006-04-11. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  3. "CNN.com - Kenyan plane crash kills 14 - Apr 10, 2006". edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  4. "MPs die in Kenya air crash". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
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