Accident
On November 9, 2009, at approximately 0517 UTC, a Beech 1900D aircraft, Kenyan registry 5Y-VVQ, operating as a chartered cargo flight, experienced a loss of control and collided with the ground during a visual approach to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. The aircraft had returned to Nairobi after the pilot reportedly shut down the number one engine due to a loss of oil pressure. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and the flight was conducted under an instrument flight plan.
According to reports, the aircraft was approximately 300 meters from the runway when it rolled left and struck the ground in a steep left bank. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and a post-crash fire. Of the two pilots aboard, the only occupants, one sustained fatal injuries while the other received serious injuries.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was a Beech 1900D, manufactured by Beechcraft. The flight was originally destined for Guryell, Somalia, but diverted back to Nairobi following the engine issue.
Investigation
The Kenya Accident Investigation Division (AID) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture and design of the aircraft, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation. All inquiries should be directed to the Kenya Ministry of Transport, Air Accident Investigation Department.