5 fatalities

13 Feb 2019: CESSNA U206G — Londiani, Kenya

Londiani, Kenya

On 13 Feb 2019, a CESSNA U206G was involved in an aviation accident near Londiani, Kenya. 5 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 February 13, 2019, a Cessna U206G (5Y-BSE) crashed near Londiani, Kenya, after a distress signal. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured; the aircraft was substantially damaged.

Accident Details

On February 13, 2019, at 0729 universal coordinated time, a Cessna U206G aircraft, registration 5Y-BSE, crashed into terrain following a distress signal received from the airplane. The accident occurred near Londiani, Kericho County, Kenya. The pilot and four passengers on board were fatally injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage.

Aircraft and Operations

The flight was conducted under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Kenya. No further details regarding the operator or the purpose of the flight have been provided in the source material.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure / Aircraft Accident Investigation Department of Kenya. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Chief Investigator of Air Accidents, Kenya, at the provided contact details.