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Africa

Crash of a Boeing 707-336C in Mombasa: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1998 at 1635 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 707
Operator:
Registration:
SU-PBA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mwanza – Mombasa – Cairo – Ostend
MSN:
19843
YOM:
1968
Location:
Mombasa
Coast
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Aircraft flight hours:
60171
Aircraft flight cycles:
17417
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Mwanza to Ostend with intermediate stops in Mombasa and Cairo, carrying six crew members and a load of 34 tons of fish. After takeoff from runway 03, the aircraft collided with approach lights and an earth mound then crashed few hundred metres past the runway end, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all six occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the first portion of 2,600 feet of runway 03 which is 10,991 feet long were not available due to work in progress. It was reported that the total weight of the aircraft was 135 tons.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-12/45 in the Ngong Hills: 9 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1998 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-12
Operator:
Heading South
Registration:
ZS-OFC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
206
YOM:
1998
Location:
Ngong
Kajiado
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was returning to Nairobi with one pilot and eight passengers who were returning to the capital city following a three-day safari and cinema trip. While descending to Nairobi-Wilson Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to mist and failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located in the Ngong Hills, about 20 km southwest of Wilson Airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain after the pilot descended below the minimum safe altitude in misty conditions.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo Chieftain near Ngong: 8 killed

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1996 at 1430 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
Kissimayu Aviation
Registration:
5Y-ALA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Nairobi - Mwanza
MSN:
31-541
YOM:
1969
Location:
Ngong
Kajiado
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
En route from Nairobi to Mwanza, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and elected to return to Nairobi-Wilson Airport. Twenty minutes after takeoff, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in the Ngong Hills, near Ngong. All eight occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight for unknown reasons.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-5D Buffalo in Nairobi: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1996
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo
Operator:
Registration:
JW9022
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
94
YOM:
1979
Location:
Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base)
Nairobi City District
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons, killing all five crew members.

Crash of a Cessna F406 Caravan II in Nairobi

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 406 Caravan
Operator:
Tawakal Airlines
Registration:
5Y-ING
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
406-0024
YOM:
1988
Location:
Nairobi-Wilson
Nairobi City District
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances at Nairobi-Wilson Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-T1040 Cheyenne II in Nairobi: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1995 at 0348 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31 Cheyenne
Operator:
United Airlines of Kenya
Registration:
5Y-UAC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Nairobi - Mogadishu
MSN:
31-8375002
YOM:
1983
Location:
Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi)
Nairobi City District
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Nairobi-Wilson Airport runway 07 by night, while in initial climb, the pilot declared an emergency and reported engine problems. He was cleared to divert to the nearest airport of Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta. Shortly later, while on approach to runway 06, the pilot attempted to avoid a collision with power cables when control was lost. The aircraft rolled to the left and crashed in a field located 4,5 km short of runway. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
An investigation of the wreckage showed that the right propeller had been feathered prior to impact. It was also discovered that the beta block for the right propeller had probably been missing prior to impact, which would have allowed the reversing lever to move freely around. Other components of the reverser system for the right propeller were found to be 'badly worn'. No discussion of the reverser system is included in the analysis and no conclusions as to the significance of the apparent damage to the system are included in the accident report.

Crash of a Cessna 402B near Mombasa: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 9, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Equator Airlines
Registration:
5Y-PAL
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
402B-0584
YOM:
1974
Location:
Mombasa
Coast
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Mombasa-Daniel Arap Moi Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field located 20 km south of the airport. Both passengers were seriously injured and the pilot was killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Ngong Hills: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1994
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-SMR
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Nairobi - Goma
MSN:
31-8252001
YOM:
1982
Location:
Ngong
Kajiado
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Fifteen minutes after takeoff from Nairobi-Wilson Airport, while flying in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located in the Ngong Hills, about 21 km southwest of Wilson Airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Cessna 406 Caravan II in Nairobi

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1994 at 0700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 406 Caravan
Operator:
Tawakal Airlines
Registration:
5Y-JJG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Nairobi - Mogadishu
MSN:
406-0003
YOM:
1986
Location:
Nairobi-Wilson
Nairobi City District
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Nairobi-Wilson Airport runway 14, while climbing, the pilot's window opened. Distracted, the pilot lost control of the airplane that lost height and struck a concrete wall located past the runway end. It lost height, struck the ground, lost its undercarriage and slid for about 400 metres before coming to rest. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F Commando in Lokichoggio

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1994 at 0400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
C-GIXZ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
22495
YOM:
1945
Location:
Lokichoggio
Rift Valley
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, while climbing by night, the left engine lost power and failed. Its propeller was feathered and undercarriage and flaps were retracted. The aircraft lost height and crash landed near the runway end. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was chartered by Relief Air Transport.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.
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