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Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Kilaguni Lodge: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
5Y-DAK
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Nairobi - Kilaguni Lodge
MSN:
16206/32954
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
26
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
On approach to Kilaguni Lodge Airstrip, the aircraft was too low, struck trees and crashed. Eight occupants were killed and 20 others were rescued.