Sindbad Air Embraer diverts after striking zebra, damages Kilimanjaro runway
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On 4 October 2026 a Sindbad Air Embraer departing from the Seronera runway in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park struck a zebra during take‑off, killing the animal, and later diverted to Kilimanjaro International Airport after the pilot detected damage to the left landing gear.
The aircraft landed with the main gear partially deployed, causing significant damage to the 3,600‑metre runway, which was closed for five hours while debris was cleared; all 26 passengers and four crew members were unharmed.