Date & Time:
May 16, 1943
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Operator:
Kenya Auxiliary Air Unit
Registration:
K8
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Nairobi - Tanga
MSN:
6413
YOM:
1938
Country:
Tanzania
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a flight from Nairobi-Eastleigh to Tanga on behalf of the Eastleigh Communications Flight. On final approach, the twin engine airplane impacted an earth mound and crashed. The pilot escaped unhurt while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
