At least two people sustained injury on Friday when a Bar Aviation Cessna aircraft crashed in an aborted take off from Kajjansi Airfield.
The aircraft with flight registration No. 5X-RBR experienced difficulties and attempted to return for landing shortly after take off, according to Luke Owoyesigire, the Kampala Police spokesman.
“Tragically, the aircraft crashed at Kajjansi Airfield, in close proximity to MAF Hangars.”
The plane, he says, was taking off from Kajjansi to Mweya-Kasese, with the intention of transporting passengers back to Entebbe International Airport.
It was operated by two pilots, Lt Dagalious Owino and Joel Kanguli.
“During the incident, the co-pilot sustained an injury to the right hand, while the pilot was rendered unconscious,” said the police mouthpiece in a statement.
“Prompt action was taken by the airfield workers, who swiftly rescued the pilots from the wreckage and provided immediate first aid. Emergency services were contacted, and an ambulance from Memorial Hospital was dispatched to transport the injured individuals to Memorial Hospital Lubowa for further medical attention.”
“The cause of the aircraft crash is yet to be determined, and investigations are underway. A team from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) arrived at the scene to inspect the aircraft, and an additional group from the Ministry of Works and Transport, also arrived to assess the situation.”