10 cheat death as plane crashes in Kanyemba, Mbire
Ten people cheated death on Wednesday evening when a light aircraft crash-landed at Kanyemba Airstrip in Mbire District. The plane, which was flying from Harare to Kafuko Safaris in Mozambique, made an unscheduled emergency landing under unclear circumstances.
Panic as aircraft comes down in Mbire
Local villagers were left stunned as the aircraft came down suddenly. Mugonapanja village head, Tengo Mugonapanja, spoke to ZBC News and confirmed the incident.
“The plane was heading towards Kafuko Safaris in Mozambique from Harare when it crash-landed at the airstrip in our area,” said Mugonapanja.
Despite the drama, no one on board was injured.
“All ten people on board escaped without any injuries. It was a miracle. We were all shocked but relieved,” he added.
The aircraft sustained visible damage, but the full extent has not yet been officially assessed.
Pilot shaken, investigation pending
The cause of the crash is not yet known. Eyewitnesses described the pilot as “visibly shaken” after the incident.
“The pilot did not explain what caused the crash,” Mugonapanja told the state broadcaster.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has not yet issued a public statement. It remains unclear whether the incident was due to mechanical failure, weather conditions, or human error. [I cannot verify this]
Efforts to reach the aircraft’s owners or operator for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publishing.
What we know so far
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The incident occurred on Wednesday, 19 June 2025.
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A light aircraft en route from Harare to Kafuko Safaris in Mozambique crash-landed at Kanyemba Airstrip.
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All 10 occupants survived unscathed.
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The pilot was visibly shaken and did not disclose the cause of the crash.
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The aircraft sustained some physical damage.
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No official explanation has been released.
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe is yet to comment.
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The exact type of aircraft and names of passengers are not yet known.
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Emergency services’ response time and details remain unconfirmed.
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It is not clear whether weather or technical failure played a role.
The small airstrip at Kanyemba is used primarily for private and safari-related flights. Local authorities say they are waiting for a full investigation to be launched.
“We’ll only know what happened once aviation experts assess the scene,” said a local official who declined to be named.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
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