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Crash of a De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide in Tanga

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
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Nairobi - Tanga
MSN:
6413
YOM:
1938
Location:
Tanga
Tanga Region
Country:
Tanzania
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
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.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Dar es-Salaam

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1942
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
Operator:
Kenya Auxiliary Air Unit
Registration:
K17
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2153
YOM:
1931
Location:
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam Region
Country:
Tanzania
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Dar es-Salaam Airport, the airplane veered off runway and came to rest. Both crew members escaped with minor injuries.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Moth in Nairobi

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1942
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Kenya Auxiliary Air Unit
Registration:
K23
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1137
YOM:
1930
Location:
Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base)
Nairobi City District
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Eastleigh Airport, the single engine airplane crashed for unknown and was destroyed. Both crew members were rescued.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60GIII Moth Major in Nairobi: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1940
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Kenya Auxiliary Air Unit
Registration:
K22
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5100
YOM:
1934
Location:
Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base)
Nairobi City District
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Nairobi-Eastleigh Airport, the single engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
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