- A foreign couple, Marcus Dunn and Anne Dunn, tragically lost their lives after their light aircraft crashed at Kedong Ranch in Naivasha while returning to their farm in Loldia.
- It took police and rescue teams over six hours to locate the wreckage due to poor visibility and the plane being trapped in a valley.
- Authorities recovered the couple’s bodies and personal belongings, including a firearm, with initial reports suggesting foggy weather may have contributed to the crash.
A foreign couple tragically lost their lives on Thursday evening after a light aircraft they were flying in crashed at Kedong Ranch in Naivasha.
The victims, identified as Marcus Dunn and Anne Dunn, were en route to their farm in Loldia, Naivasha, when the accident occurred.
The wreckage of the ill-fated plane was discovered six hours later, as rescue operations were significantly hampered by difficult terrain and poor visibility caused by heavy fog.
According to Naivasha Deputy OCPD Charles Mwai, the aircraft crashed into a valley, making it challenging for police officers and emergency responders to reach the site in time.
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Upon gaining access to the wreckage, authorities recovered the couple’s bodies alongside personal belongings, including a firearm.
While investigations into the exact cause of the crash are still underway, preliminary reports suggest that poor weather conditions may have played a role.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with aviation experts emphasizing the need for increased caution when flying in the area’s unpredictable weather patterns.
This marks yet another aviation tragedy in Kenya, highlighting ongoing concerns about flight safety in the region’s fog-prone landscapes.
Authorities have urged pilots to exercise extra vigilance, especially when navigating low-visibility conditions.
