Plane crashes minutes after take off in Machakos (photos)

The Cessna 152 II aircraft which crashed after take-off from Kindaruma airstrip at the scene of the accident. PHOTO | COURTESYTwo passengers who are trainees of the Flight Training Centre in Nairobi on Friday evening survived and walked out unhurt after their plane crashed after take-off.

According to police, the two were in a small Cessna 152 II aircraft and crashed minutes after take-off from Kindaruma airstrip, in Masinga, Machakos County.

The owners of the plane,alongside officials from FTC and the Aviation Authority are expected to visit the crash site later today.

Police added that the plane crashed in a thicket a few minutes after taking off and the two who were aboard the aircraft are safe and sound.

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