FTL Somalia

Pilot Killed as Cargo Plane Crashes in a Somali Airstrip

A pilot lost his life when a cargo plane crashed at a Somali airstrip.

The pilot, whose identity is yet to be revealed, died when his plane crash-landed at the El-Barde airstrip on Thursday.

One passenger was injured in the same incident.

The cargo plane veered off the runway before hitting several nearby houses.

Authorities have launched investigations to uncover the reasons behind the incident involving the plane that was transporting humanitarian aid.