What happened
During the final approach phase toward Kisumu Airport, an aircraft experienced a landing gear failure that resulted in a belly landing. The aircraft slid several hundred meters along the runway before coming to a complete stop. While all 43 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage, the incident resulted in five injuries among the passengers, which were described as minor.
The impact of the landing caused extensive damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the flight crew was preoccupied with non-operational discussions during the approach. This lack of focus led to several critical errors in flight management. Specifically, the crew did not adhere to the established approach checklist and neglected to monitor their flight instruments properly. As a result of these distractions, the landing gear was not extended, and the aircraft approached the runway at an excessive speed.