Accident Details
On August 1, 2009, at approximately 1130 UTC, a Cessna U206 aircraft, registered as 5Y-LMB, crashed near Nairobi, Kenya. The airplane was owned and operated by the African Inland Mission. It had departed Wilson Airport in Nairobi about 1115 UTC. The accident site was located approximately 1 mile southeast of the airport. Visual meteorological conditions were present at the time.
The aircraft was engaged in a low-altitude flight, with passengers filming the area below. During the accident sequence, the airplane struck a power line and subsequently a building. The impact and resulting post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Of the three other occupants, one suffered serious injuries; the remaining two were uninjured. The airplane was consumed by fire after the crash.
Investigation
The accident investigation is being conducted by the Accident Investigation Division of the Kenya Ministry of Transport, in accordance with ICAO Annex 13. The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a US Accredited Representative to support the investigation. All inquiries should be directed to the Kenya Ministry of Transport.