Aviation Daily Brief - February 16, 2026

Kenya Aviation Workers' Strike

• Aviation workers, including air traffic controllers, initiated a strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Kisumu International Airport.
• Reasons for the strike include pay disputes, poor working conditions, and restructuring issues.
• Significant disruptions reported, with flights crippled and passengers stranded at this key East African hub.
• Union representatives have stated the strike will continue as of the morning of February 16.
• Engagement on social media: @EastAfricaPulse (241 views), @MwanzoTv (295 views), @TheIndeWire (43 views).

Aircraft Incidents

Cessna 210B Crash in California

• A Cessna 210B (N9735X) crashed into a drainage ditch near Carmen Drive in Camarillo, CA.
• At least two individuals were injured and subsequently hospitalized.
• Flight path was tracked on Flightradar24, with wreckage photos circulating online.
• Social media engagement: @tparon (1K+ views, 9 likes).

Arik Air Emergency Landing

• A Boeing 737 operated by Arik Air experienced an engine failure mid-flight, leading to an emergency landing.
• Passengers reported a loud explosion, and video footage of the incident is circulating.
• Engagement: @AsiaWarZone (3K+ views, 64 likes).

United Airlines Emergency Diversion

• Flight UA3907 from Munich to New York declared an emergency during its Atlantic crossing and diverted to London Heathrow.
• Social media engagement: @The_AvHub (257-359 views).

Fatal Plane Crashes

• Cloncurry, Australia: Operator's license canceled following a fatal crash.
• Emerald Mountain, USA: Four fatalities reported, including a CEO connected to Murfreesboro.
• Texas, USA: An award-winning pilot and his wife were killed; FAA cites a dirty windshield as a contributing factor.
• Gainesville Street, USA: A small plane crash-landed during an emergency.

Other Notable Incidents

• A Boeing 737 experienced a loud bang mid-air, prompting a diversion to the nearest airport.
• A 35-year-old British man was arrested for vandalizing multiple check-in kiosks at Hong Kong International Airport.
• Recent accident coverage related to India was also noted on social media.

No major global incidents reported, but trends indicate ongoing engine issues with Boeing aircraft and an increase in small-plane accidents in the US.