A plane just slid off the taxiway at the country's main airport. An aircraft arriving from Elwak airstrip in Mandera veered off Taxiway Echo at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, prompting an emergency response. The Kenya Airports Authority confirmed all fifty passengers and crew were safely evacuated without injuries, and the main runway remained operational, avoiding major flight disruptions. The incident involved the plane exiting the paved surface into soft ground after landing, triggering a standard Code Red alert that brought fire engines and ambulances to the scene.
Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the cause, involving the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department. This event adds to existing scrutiny of JKIA's infrastructure, which has faced criticism this year over issues like power outages and facility maintenance. The airport's operations continued normally despite the localized taxiway incident.
Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the cause, involving the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department. This event adds to existing scrutiny of JKIA's infrastructure, which has faced criticism this year over issues like power outages and facility maintenance. The airport's operations continued normally despite the localized taxiway incident.
