Five Kenyans die in Somalia cargo plane crash

A cargo plane crash in Somalia has resulted in the deaths of all five people on board. The plane, a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, went down on March 22, about 24 kilometers from Mogadishu. It was flying from Dhobley to the Aden Abdulle International Airport when the incident occurred. Somali aviation authorities have not released details on what caused the crash. The identity of the victims has not been officially confirmed, but reports indicate they were all Kenyan nationals. The pilot was identified as Capt. Mohamed Noor. The crash highlights the importance of planes like the DHC-5 Buffalo in regions where road travel is dangerous. In Somalia, where Al-Shabaab militants control key routes, air transport is often the only safe option for delivering supplies. The DHC-5 Buffalo was designed for short take-offs and landings, making it suitable for operations in hostile environments. This aircraft is well-known for its performance and was used extensively by the U.S. Army and the Canadian military. The Buffalo has a significant payload capacity and is known for its reliability in challenging conditions. Despite being an older model, many are still in use by civilian operators around the world.