Aircraft damage during aborted landing at Garissa

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

A positioning flight from Nairobi to Garissa resulted in an aircraft stall and heavy landing after an animal entered the runway.

What happened

During a positioning flight traveling from Nairobi toward Garissa, the crew encountered an unexpected obstacle on the runway. As the aircraft type was on its final approach to the Garissa airfield, a donkey wandered onto the active runway surface.

In response to the animal's presence, the flight crew executed a go-around maneuver to avoid a collision. During this aborted landing attempt, the aircraft entered a stall condition and subsequently made a very hard impact with the ground.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the incident was the presence of livestock on the runway.
  • The aircraft sustained significant damage during the landing impact, rendering it a total loss.
  • There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were able to evacuate the wreckage safely.

Probable cause

The aircraft stalled and struck the ground heavily during a go-around maneuver triggered by an animal on the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-08-06 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident near Garissa, Kenya?

A positioning flight from Nairobi to Garissa resulted in an aircraft stall and heavy landing after an animal entered the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 2007-08-06 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-08-06 involved a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registration 5Y-HHM, operated by Bluebird Aviation, at Garissa, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft stalled and struck the ground heavily during a go-around maneuver triggered by an animal on the runway.

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