Factual Information
On 30 January 2000, an Airbus A310-304, registered 5Y-BEN and operated by Kenya Airways, was involved in an accident in the sea near Abidjan Airport, Côte d'Ivoire. The investigation was conducted by the Commission d'Enquete of the Ministry of Transport of Côte d'Ivoire.
Aircraft and Crew
The report presents data on the aircraft, including its airframe, engines, maintenance history, and weight and balance. Information on the flight crew includes their qualifications and experience.
Accident Sequence
The flight ended in the sea shortly after departure. The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) were recovered and analyzed to reconstruct the sequence of events.
Investigation
The investigation examined meteorological conditions, navigation aids, telecommunications, and airport infrastructure. A focus was placed on the activation of a stall warning alarm and the crew's management of the situation.
Conclusions
The report lists established facts and identifies the cause(s) of the accident. Safety recommendations were issued concerning stall warning management, operational procedure harmonization, and rescue services.