Two planes collided midair above the Nairobi National Park, sending the smaller plane crashing in the park and killing two people, police said Tuesday.
The bigger plane was a Dash 8 operated by Safarilink Aviation airline with 44 on board, including five crew members.
The plane was heading to the coastal resort town of Diani when crew reported a loud bang soon after takeoff from Wilson Airport and decided to turn back, the airline reported.
MINNESOTA SMALL PLANE CRASH IN RESIDENTIAL AREA LEAVES 2 DEAD
A police report said the Dash 8 collided with a single-engine Cessna 172.
It was operated by 99 Flying School with two people on board.
The two people were in a training session.