Plane Crash-Lands At Wilson Airport, Runway Temporarily Closed
Wilson Airport was temporarily closed on Friday, May 22, after a Dornier 228-202 plane crashed upon landing there.
According to eyewitnesses, the plane crashed, missing the airport fence on Langata Road. It is unclear why the jet crashed.
Preliminary indications indicate that no casualties occurred, while the actual number of passengers on board has yet to be confirmed. A spot study of similar planes reveals that it can carry up to 19 passengers.
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A World Food Program plane crash land at Wilson Airport, Nairobi Kenya.
More to follow… pic.twitter.com/PmkGDxAvr9— Macharia Wangui (@Princewangui) May 22, 2026
According to public records, the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) often leases and operates the aircraft identified as 5Y-CES to provide crucial transport in East Africa.
Following the incident, emergency response teams were deployed to the scene to contain the situation and assist those affected.
Plane crash lands at Wilson Airport this evening. Airport closed. No casualties reported. pic.twitter.com/3ogj4wP3DY— Ahmed Mohamed ((ASMALi)) (@Asmali77) May 22, 2026
Authorities have reportedly launched an investigation into the crash to determine what caused it.
By the time of this publication, however, the Kenya Airports Authority had not issued any official information regarding the incident.
The incident comes weeks after a similar incident was witnessed at the same airport, raising fears and questions about what might be happening at the airport.
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The plane in question crashed on March 20, while carrying 39 passengers, including Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and 5 plane attendants.
Later, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) admitted to lapses at the airport as the main cause of the crash.
KCAA Director General Emile Arao said failure in emergency preparedness led to the crash landing.
Arao noted that such services are mandatory under aviation regulations and should have been promptly available.
The DG, however, dismissed claims that Wilson Airport was unsafe, maintaining that all required safety protocols, including air traffic communication and landing procedures, remain firmly in place.
Plane Crash-Lands At Wilson Airport, Runway Temporarily Closed
