NAIROBI, Kenya – A domestic flight carrying 50 passengers veered off Taxiway Echo shortly after landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has confirmed.
In an official statement, KAA said all passengers and crew members were safely accounted for, with no reported injuries.
Airport operations have remained normal, and emergency response teams were immediately activated to manage the situation.
“The authority is working closely with the relevant aviation agencies to ensure the safe removal of the aircraft,” KAA Ag Managing Director Dr Mohamud Gedi said.
Emergency Response and Investigation Underway
Airport officials said the aircraft came to a safe stop after veering off the taxiway, and investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing.
The airline and airport authorities are working together to determine whether mechanical issues, pilot error, or other factors contributed to the deviation.
Passengers have been assisted, and flights in and out of JKIA continue to operate normally.
📢 PRESS RELEASE: Aircraft Incident at JKIA✅ All 50 pax & crew SAFE after Elwak-Mandera flight veered off Taxiway Echo post-landing. ✅ Emergency response activated per protocol. ✅ Operations NORMAL. Working with agencies for safe aircraft removal.Full statement below.
Passengers Remain Calm
Passengers described the incident as tense but praised the professionalism of the crew and airport emergency teams.
“This was a scary moment, but the staff handled it very well. Everyone was safe, and we were guided calmly off the plane,” one passenger said told Y News.
Authorities have appealed to the public and media to await official investigation results before speculation on the cause of the incident.