- A Jambojet De Havilland aircraft found itself in an unexpected mishap at JKIA, colliding with flagpoles at the VIP Pavilion during maintenance
- The jet suffered damage to its nose, though fortunately, no injuries were recorded among the crew on-site
- Jambojet has since grounded the aircraft, with investigations launched to uncover the root cause and bolster preventive measures
Jambojet has confirmed an unusual incident involving one of its De Havilland DHC 8 Q400 aircraft at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where the parked plane rolled into flagpoles near the VIP State Pavilion.
This was during routine maintenance.
The accident, which occurred overnight on December 3, left the aircraft’s nose damaged, though no injuries were reported.
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In a statement, the airline assured passengers that safety remains its top priority and explained that the aircraft has been grounded for investigation.
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“Our technical team, in collaboration with airport authorities, is working diligently to determine the cause and implement preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future,” Jambojet said.
The mishap, which drew attention to the need for enhanced safety protocols during ground operations, is expected to disrupt flight schedules.
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Jambojet has pledged to notify affected passengers about any changes to their travel plans and apologized for the inconvenience caused.
As one of East Africa’s busiest airports, JKIA sees high traffic and activity, making the incident a wake-up call for maintaining rigorous safety procedures.
Jambojet, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways, operates extensively across domestic and regional routes and prides itself on high operational standards.
Investigations are ongoing, with the airline reaffirming its commitment to passenger safety as a cornerstone of its operations.
