Cessna U206 crash near Nairobi, Kenya

1 fatality • Nairobi, Kenya

A Cessna U206 operated by African Inland Mission crashed into a building and power lines during low-altitude flight near Nairobi.

What happened

On August 1, 2009, at approximately 1130 UTC, a Cessna U206, registration 5Y-LMB, crashed near Nairobi, Kenya. The aircraft, owned and operated by the African Inland Mission, had departed from Wilson Airport at about 1115 UTC.

While performing low-altitude maneuvers to allow passengers to film the terrain below, the aircraft struck a power line and a building. The impact occurred approximately 1 mile southeast of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were VMC (Visual Meteorological Conditions). The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 3 survivors, with injuries categorized as 1 serious and 2 minor.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Aug 2009 CESSNA U206 A accident near Nairobi, Kenya?

A Cessna U206 operated by African Inland Mission crashed into a building and power lines during low-altitude flight near Nairobi.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Aug 2009 CESSNA U206 A accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Aug 2009 involved a CESSNA U206 A, operated by African Inland Mission, at Nairobi, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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