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Few minutes after takeoff from Nairobi-Wilson Airport, while flying in thick fog, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field located about 50 km north of Nairobi. All three occupants were killed.

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

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1996

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JW9022

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Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base)

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1979

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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

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Cessna 406 Caravan

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Tawakal Airlines

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5Y-ING

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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406-0024

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1988

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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

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Piper PA-31 Cheyenne

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United Airlines of Kenya

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5Y-UAC

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Cargo

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Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi)

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Nairobi - Mogadishu

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31-8375002

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1983

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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.

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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 406 Caravan II in Nairobi

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1994 at 0700 LT

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Cessna 406 Caravan

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Tawakal Airlines

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5Y-JJG

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Nairobi - Mogadishu

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406-0003

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1986

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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 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne in Nairobi

Date & Time: Oct 5, 1993

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Piper PA-31 Cheyenne

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Jama Guled Abdi

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5Y-JJB

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Mogadishu - Nairobi

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31-8375001

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1983

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On final approach to Nairobi-Wilson Airport runway 07, during the last segment, the twin engine airplane lost height and landed hard. It bounced and landed hard a second time, causing the nose gear to collapse while taxiing for the apron. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were good but strong winds were reported.

Crash of a Cessna 406 Caravan in Nairobi

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1993

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Cessna 406 Caravan

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J. G. Abdi

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F-GJLH

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406-0056

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1990

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Shortly after takeoff from Nairobi-Wilson Airport, while in initial climb, the front cargo door opened. The pilot landed back on runway but was unable to stop the airplane within the remaining distance. The aircraft overran and eventually came to rest. The pilot was unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Sole on board, the pilot was completing a cargo flight.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Nairobi

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1993

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Swearingen SA226T Merlin III

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Shortly after takeoff from Nairobi-Wilson, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the Nairobi National Park, less than 4 km southwest of the airport. All four crew members were slightly injured.

Crash of a Swearingen SA226T Merlin III in Nairobi

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1992

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Eagle Aviation - Kenya

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5Y-TNT

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T-211

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1971

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