Kenya

MSN:

13447

YOM:

1944

Location:

Nairobi-Wilson

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De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

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Shortly after takeoff from Nairobi-Wilson Airport, the airplane stalled and crashed, killing all three occupants.

Probable cause:

It is reported that the total weight of the aircraft was exceeding the MTOW.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver AL1 in Bura

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1963

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Registration:

XP776

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MSN:

1446

YOM:

1960

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Shortly after takeoff from a road, the airplane struck trees. The tail wheel was sheared off, the airplane stalled and crashed in a field. All four occupants were injured.

Crash of a Scottish Twin Pioneer CC.1 in Kalimikui

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1963

Type of aircraft:

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

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Registration:

XM290

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Flight Type:

Military

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MSN:

544

YOM:

1958

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Crashed on landing for unknown reason. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130A Hercules near Nairobi: 13 killed

Date & Time: May 17, 1962

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Operator:

Registration:

56-0546

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Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Tripoli – Nairobi

MSN:

3154

YOM:

1958

Location:

Nairobi

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The crew was completing a flight from Wheelus Airbase in Mitiga to Nairobi, carrying support personnel and equipment for the recovery team of the Aurora 7, the second American manned orbital flight. While descending to Nairobi from the west, after a holding circuit, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain shrouded in clouds and located 32 km west of the airport of Nairobi-Embakasi. The aircraft was destroyed and all 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Canadair C-4 Argonaut in Nairobi

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1962

Type of aircraft:

Canadair C-4 North Star

Operator:

Registration:

VP-KNY

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

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Schedule:

Nairobi - Nairobi

MSN:

161

YOM:

1949

Location:

Nairobi-Embakasi

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Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings

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The crew was completing a local training flight at Nairobi-Embakasi Airport. On approach, the crew decided to shut down an engine to simulate a failure. By mistake, the instructor feathered the wrong propeller. Due to insufficient speed, the airplane stalled and struck the ground short of runway threshold, bounced and flew for 1,5 mile before crashing in flames. All three crew members were evacuated while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

Error on part of the crew who inadvertently feathered the wrong propeller during a three engine approach.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.2 in Nairobi

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1961

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

WJ342

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base)

MSN:

143

YOM:

1952

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De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver

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During the takeoff run at Nairobi-Eastleigh Airport, an engine failed. The crew decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and attempted an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver 3 in Mwingi

Date & Time: Dec 23, 1959

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

VP-KPA

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

1278

YOM:

1959

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Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Percival P.50 Prince 4D in Mackinnon Road

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1958

Type of aircraft:

Percival P.50 Prince

Operator:

Registration:

G-AMOT

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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Site:

Plain, Valley

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1952

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While conducting a survey flight, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency belly landing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both crew members were slightly injured.

Crash of an Avro 652A Anson I in Kitale: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1956

Type of aircraft:

Avro 652 Anson

Operator:

Registration:

VP-KJK

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Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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