Wilson Airport aerial view shot. Wilson Airport is once again under scrutiny following a frightening runway excursion involving a Safarilink flight carrying 39 passengers, among them Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, reigniting long-standing concerns over safety, infrastructure and emergency preparedness at East Africa’s busiest general aviation hub. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening at approximately 8:55pm, involved a De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft arriving from Kisumu International Airport.

Source: Standard Digital March 22, 2026 09:55 UTC