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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 24, 2026
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Explained: Known movements of Embraer 5Y-EBB before Mandera crash

An EBB Air Embraer 5Y-EBB aircraft was involved in a runway excursion at Mandera Airstrip. A review of its last seven days shows active operations ahead of the incident...
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An Embraer aircraft, 5Y-EBB, operated by EBB Air, was involved in a runway excursion at Mandera Airstrip on Friday, failing to stop within runway limits during its landing on a Mandera–Nairobi route. All passengers and crew disembarked safely with no reported injuries.
- The aircraft came to rest in vegetation just beyond the runway boundary.
- Aviation authorities are investigating the incident, examining factors such as aircraft performance, runway conditions, and pilot actions.
- In the seven days prior to the crash, the aircraft completed several domestic flights averaging four to four and a half hours, including operations between JKIA and Wilson Airport.
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