Dual engine failure during approach to Mombasa-Moi Airport

No fatalities • Mombasa, Kenya • Landing (descent or approach)

A positioning flight experienced total engine loss while approaching Mombasa-Moi Airport, resulting in a crash landing near a roadway.

What happened

During a positioning flight approaching Mombasa-Moi Airport, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines. In an effort to manage the emergency, the crew attempted to perform an unplanned landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft type impacted several trees before coming to rest in a crash landing approximately 18 km away from the airport, situated near a road.

As a result of the impact, there were 2 injuries recorded among the flight crew. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that the primary reason for the dual engine failure was fuel exhaustion during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The engines ceased operation because the aircraft ran out of fuel while on approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-04-24 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident near Mombasa, Kenya?

A positioning flight experienced total engine loss while approaching Mombasa-Moi Airport, resulting in a crash landing near a roadway.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-04-24 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-04-24 involved a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant, registration 7Q-YAY, operated by Malawi Police Air Wing, at Mombasa, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engines ceased operation because the aircraft ran out of fuel while on approach.

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