# Tourist Plane Strikes Zebra in Tanzania

> Tourist plane crashes after hitting zebra during takeoff in Tanzania.
- Title: Tourist Plane Strikes Zebra in Tanzania · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: Tourist plane crashes after hitting zebra during takeoff in Tanzania. A tourist plane carrying 30 people hit and killed a zebra on takeoff in Tanzania before…
- Keywords: seronera airstrip, tanzania, sindbard air, embraer emb-120er brasilia, kilimanjaro international airport, serengeti national park, entertainment, culture, news, Tourist, Plane, Strikes
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/world-news/tourist-plane-kills-zebra-emergency-landing-353433-20261007
- Published: 2026-10-07T08:47:26.352+00:00
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- Topics: seronera airstrip, tanzania, sindbard air, embraer emb-120er brasilia, kilimanjaro international airport, serengeti national park, entertainment, culture, news
## Tourist Plane Hits Zebra
A tourist plane carrying 30 people was filmed suffering a dramatic crash landing after striking a zebra on the runway.
## Takeoff in Serengeti
The aircraft struck the zebra during takeoff in Tanzania from the Seronera Airstrip at around 11:30am on Sunday (4 October).
## Flight Details
The Sindbard Air flight carried 26 passengers and four crew members when the collision happened, killing the zebra.
## Emergency Landing
The plane developed landing gear problems and diverted to Kilimanjaro International Airport after the incident.
## Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage and smoke billowed from the plane after the emergency landing.
## Investigation Begins
Tanzanian aviation authorities launched an investigation into the incident and suspended airport operations temporarily.
## Key takeaway

A tourist plane carrying 30 people hit and killed a zebra on takeoff in Tanzania before emergency landing safely.