Plane crashes at ol kiombo airstrip after tyre burst

A plane carrying tourists crashed on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Ol Kiombo Airstrip in Maasai Mara with no reported casualties.

The fixed-wing aircraft lost control after a tyre burst and veered off the runway. Narok Police Commander Patrick Laboloa confirmed the incident at noon.

A Kenya Wildlife Service official stated that the number of passengers remains unknown and investigations are in early stages. The plane had been flying tourists from Nairobi to Maasai Mara.

No fatalities or injuries were reported, and authorities have not yet released further details on the cause.

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