Kenya Plane Crash Claims 11 Lives, Among Them, Hungarian Families and German Tourists
A tragic dawn in Kenya has left the world in mourning. A small passenger aircraft operated by Mombasa Air Safari went down early Tuesday morning, killing all 11 people on board: eight Hungarian tourists, two Germans, and a Kenyan pilot.
The ill-fated Cessna Caravan was en route from the littoral resort city of Diani to the world- notorious Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most famed safari destinations. The flight took off just before daylight. Minutes later, it dissolved.
Locals in Kwale County, a hilly, forested region south of Mombasa, reported hearing a blaring blast followed by a barrage of black bank.
When exigency brigades arrived, they set up the aircraft gulfed in debris, a grim scene of destruction amid thick forestland.
“Sadly, there are no survivors,” Mombasa Air Safari verified in a sanctioned statement. The airline added that it had activated its emergency response unit and was working with Kenyan authorities to determine what went wrong.
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto participated in the ruinous update on social media.
“Tragic news from Kenya: a plane crash has taken 12 lives, including 8 Hungarian citizens,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
He expressed gratitude to Kenyan officials for their support, adding, “My deepest condolences to the families. We share their grief and will do everything to support them.”
Tragic news from Kenya: a plane crash has taken 12 lives, including 8 Hungarian citizens. I thanked @MusaliaMudavadi for the steps taken so far and asked for continued support. My deepest condolences to the families. We share their grief and will do everything to support them.
— Péter Szijjártó (@FM_Szijjarto) October 28, 2025
Szijjarto later verified that among the victims were two Hungarian families, including two minors.
original reports from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority( KCAA) suggested 12 passengers were aboard. still, this figure was later corrected to 11. The reason for the modification has not been revealed.
Officers from the airline also revealed that communication with the airman desisted shortly after takeoff. Despite repeated attempts, the control palace at Diani Airport made no response for half an hour before the wreckage was eventually located.
Mombasa Air Safari, one of Kenya’s oldest domestic carriers, described the incident as the darkest day in its history.
The company operates a line of small aircraft that connect major sightseeing destinations across the country, including the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo National Parks.
In a heartfelt statement, the airline said: “Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by this tragic event.”
It added that a devoted family backing platoon had been formed to give comforting and logistical support to the victims’ families.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve, nestled along the Kenya-Tanzania border, is often referred to as “unspoiled Africa.”
Known for its broad leas, riverine timbers, and rich wildlife, it draws thousands of excursionists each time, numerous hoping to witness the spectacular wildebeest migration.
Mombasa Air Safari proudly markets the Mara as “a pleasant green world” and “God’s little acre”. But this week, its beauty stands overshadowed by tragedy.
Authorities have launched a full- scale disquisition into the Kenya airplane crash, with aeronautics experts and emergency responders digging the crash site for clues. Mechanical failure, adverse rainfall, and mortal error are all being considered.
For now, Kenya and the world mourn. What began as a routine safari flight has turned into a catastrophe that will be flashed back for times to come.
