10 fatalities

5 Jun 2018: CESSNA 208 — Njabini, Kenya

Njabini, Kenya

On 5 Jun 2018, a CESSNA 208 was involved in an aviation accident near Njabini, Kenya. 10 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 5, 2018, a Cessna 208 (5Y-CAC) operated by East African Safari Air Express collided with a mountain in the Aberdare range, killing all 10 on board.

Accident Details

On June 5, 2018, at approximately 1705 local time, a Cessna 208 aircraft, registration 5Y-CAC, collided with terrain in the Aberdare mountain range near Njabini, Kenya. The accident resulted in fatal injuries to both pilots and all eight passengers. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact.

Aircraft and Flight Information

The airplane was owned and operated by East African Safari Air Express. The flight was conducted under the civil aviation regulations of the Government of Kenya. It departed from Kitale Airport, Kenya, at about 1605 local time, with a planned destination of Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Kenya. This report is based solely on information released by the Government of Kenya. Further details regarding the accident may be obtained from the Chief Investigator of Air Accidents, Kenya, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.