What went wrong aboard the ill-fated flight that shocked Kenya’s aviation sector? Kenyan airline Mombasa Air Safari confirmed on Tuesday that one of its aircraft crashed earlier in the day, killing all on board. The airline disclosed that the victims included eight Hungarian nationals, two Germans, and a Kenyan pilot who served as the captain of the aircraft.

According to a statement obtained by Jocomms, Mombasa Air Safari expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, describing it as a heartbreaking loss for the airline and the affected families. “Sadly, there are no survivors… we are profoundly saddened to report that, according to preliminary information, there were 10 passengers—8 Hungarians, 2 Germans—and 1 Kenyan crew member on board,” the statement read. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined, as emergency responders and aviation authorities continue recovery and investigation efforts at the site.

The airline assured the public that it is cooperating fully with investigators to uncover the circumstances surrounding the crash while extending condolences to the families of the victims. As Kenya and the international community mourn this devastating loss, will this tragedy prompt new safety measures across Africa’s regional airlines? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.