On October 1, 1956, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VP-KJK) operated by Airwork East Africa was involved in an aviation accident near Kitale, Kenya during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was likely caused by a structural failure involving the aircraft's wing during the final approach phase. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during its final approach to Kitale Airport, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.
What happened
During the final approach phase of flight into Kitale Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The aircraft descended uncontrollably and struck the ground a short distance before reaching the runway threshold.
There were three fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished in the impact. No survivors were reported from the crash site.
Findings
Preliminary assessments suggest that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was a structural failure of the wing while the aircraft was on its final approach.
Probable cause
The accident was likely caused by a structural failure involving the aircraft's wing during the final approach phase.
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