Region
Africa

Crash of a Boeing 707-321C in Nairobi: 10 killed

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 707
Operator:
Sudania Air Cargo
Registration:
ST-SAC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Khartoum - Nairobi
MSN:
19377
YOM:
1967
Location:
Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi)
Nairobi City District
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
On approach to Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport, the crew encountered limited visibility due to poor weather conditions. As the crew was unable to locate the runway, the captain decided to abandon the approach and initiated a go-around manoeuver. Few minutes later, while completing a second attempt to land, the aircraft descended below the glide when it struck power cables and crashed 4 km short of runway 06, bursting into flames. All 10 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the crew descended below the MDA to establish a visual contact with the ground while approaching the airport in a 500 meters visibility due to fog. The crew failed to follow the published go-around procedures and at the time of the accident, the aircraft was not equipped with a GPWS system.

Crash of a Boeing 707-330B in Nairobi

Date & Time: May 17, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 707
Operator:
Registration:
6O-SBT
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Nairobi - Mogadishu
MSN:
19316
YOM:
1967
Location:
Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi)
Nairobi City District
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
57
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen meters past the runway end. All 70 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200 in Kisumu

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1988 at 0546 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fokker F27 Friendship
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-BBS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Nairobi - Kisumu
MSN:
10213
YOM:
1962
Flight number:
KQ650
Location:
Kisumu
Nyanza
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
39
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Kisumu Airport, both pilots were focused on discussions about various subjects and failed to monitor the instruments and the approach procedure. The aircraft landed on its belly and slid for few hundred meters before coming to rest on the runway. All 43 occupants were rescued, among them five passengers were slightly injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the attention of the crew was focused on various discussions unrelated to the flight operations. Distracted, the crew failed to follow the approach checklist and failed to lower the landing gear. Also, the crew failed to monitor the instruments, causing the aircraft to land at an excessive speed.

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

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Sunbird Aviation (Kenya)
Registration:
5Y-DAK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Nairobi - Kilaguni Lodge
MSN:
16206/32954
YOM:
1945
Location:
Kilaguni Lodge
Eastern
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
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.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Nairobi

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-AST
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Nairobi – Mombasa
MSN:
31-7452006
YOM:
1974
Location:
Nairobi-Wilson
Nairobi City District
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, while climbing to a height of about 5-10 meters, the left engine failed. The aircraft banked left, causing the left wing to struck the runway surface. Out of control, the aircraft crashed next to the runway and came to rest. All nine occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3M Variant 100 near Mombasa

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1986 at 1257 LT
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Malawi Police Air Wing
Registration:
7Q-YAY
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1973
YOM:
1980
Location:
Mombasa
Coast
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Mombasa-Moi Airport while on a positioning flight, both engines failed simultaneously. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft struck trees and crash landed near a road about 18 km from the airport. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Dual engine failure on approach due to a fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Cessna 402A near Machakos: 9 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Pioneer Airlines - Kenya
Registration:
5Y-AMS
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Mombasa - Nairobi
MSN:
402A-0038
YOM:
1979
Location:
Machakos
Eastern
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
On a charter flight from Mombasa to Nairobi, the pilot encountered foggy conditions. While cruising at an insufficient altitude, the twin engine aircraft struck the Malwa Hill located near Machakos. The aircraft was destroyed and all nine occupants were killed, among them eight European tourists; 4 Italians, two French and two Swiss.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain in foggy conditions.

Crash of a Cessna 402 near Ngong

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Registration:
5Y-AJZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
402-0113
YOM:
1969
Location:
Ngong
Kajiado
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 in the Ngong Hills National Reserve located south of Ngong. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a Cessna 402B in Nairobi

Date & Time: May 31, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Safari Air Services
Registration:
5Y-AZZ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
402B-0915
YOM:
1975
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:
After landing at Nairobi-Wilson Airport, the twin engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest in a ravine. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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