Mr Gabriel Nderitu uses a remote control to operate his locally made aircraft namedUpendoduring a testing session. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Nderitu fills the tank of his plane with fuel in readiness for 'take-off' at Kiawara in Nyeri County on June 20, 2015. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Nderitu's plane 'takes off' from the platform he had made as the launch pad. There was no one on board as the plane was remote controlled. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Moments after take-off, Nderitu's plane nose-dived and 'crash-landed' on the ground below the raised platform. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Mechanics assess the damage on Nderitu's locally made aircraft after it crashed soon after take-off. It was the 13th time that Nderitu unsuccessfully attempted to fly his home-made plane. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Curious wananchi at the scene where Nderitu's plane crashed during a flight testing session on June 20, 2015. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP