Osotsi calls for closure of Wilson Airport after plane veers off runway
Vihiga Senator Geoffrey Osotsi calls for the closure of Wilson Airport after a plane carrying 39 passengers veered off the runway in Nairobi, raising safety concerns...
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A passenger aircraft veered off the runway at Wilson Airport on Friday evening, prompting Vihiga Senator Geoffrey Osotsi to call for the airport's immediate closure and comprehensive upgrade.
- 39 passengers and crew were on board the aircraft arriving from Kisumu.
- Senator Geoffrey Osotsi, a passenger, criticized the airport's emergency preparedness.
- The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) confirmed all passengers and crew were safely evacuated with no injuries reported and stated operations remain normal.
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Passenger Plane Veers Off Runway at Wilson Airport - March 2026
A passenger plane carrying 39 people veered off the runway at Wilson Airport on Friday, March 20, shortly after landing from Kisumu. All individuals on board were reported safe with no injuries. Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was among the survivors, recounting the terrifying ordeal. Following the incident, Vihiga Senator Geoffrey Osotsi called for the immediate closure and comprehensive upgrade of Wilson Airport, citing safety concerns. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident.
