A Nairbi family has been thrown into mourning after their son, Newborn Omote, lost his life in an airborne accident between a Safarilink plane and a Cessna aircraft belonging to Ninety Nines Flying School. Newborn Omote, the pilot who died in the Nairobi National Park plane crash (l), with President William Ruto (r). Where is Ninety Nines Flying School? The Safarilink plane was en route to Mombasa when it got involved in a head-on collision with a Ninety Nines Flying School from Wilson Airport; Omote, and another passenger were the only fatalities. As soon as people heard of Omote’s death, there was an outpouring of tears and grieving messages on social media platforms. “Sad evening! A young promising, brilliant mind pilot, Newborn Omote was involved in a plane crash this evening and died on the spot. Pole sana to the Omote family for the big loss,” said Risase TV on their Facebook page. Omote’s uncle says death has hit them hard Omote’s uncle, Robert Kibagendi Ondieki, also took to his Facebook page to mourn to mourn his nephew. “We’ve been hit hard by death that has snatched my nephew Newborn Omote. Losing a pilot is a loss words cannot explain. Surely this world is not our home. Jesus come and take us home.” A family member identified as Anita Kerubo also took to her Facebook page to mourn the promising pilot in a heartfelt message. “First it was my cousin Kaizer who left us and now it’s my cousin Omote who died in the plane crash. Whats really happening to the Omote family? My condolences to the Omote family,” she said. “Since birth I have never heard two planes have collided, rest in peace Newborn Omote. Madam Loice and elder Omote take heart, God knows why..” Reactions from netizens: Prince Caleb: “He was my schoolmate, rest easy champ.” Becky Nyatichi: “Sad, pole doc.” Hilda Bikoro: “Very sad young soul may he rest in peace.my condolences to the family.” Nyakiage Wilfred Omenyo: “Rest in peace champion condolences from elders.” Gladys Kerubo: ” Rip young man mungu apokee roho yako.” Safarilink plane experienced a loud bang Safarilink aviation company stated that the plane experienced a loud bang soon after take-off and was returned to Nairobi for a thorough inspection and assessment. The plane later got involved in an accident with another one from Ninety Nines Flying School. The company disclosed that no casualties were reported among the 39 passengers and five crew members on board.
by Susan Mwenesi