Training Flight Crash at Nairobi-Embakasi Airport (VP-KNY)

Incident Overview and Context The incident occurred during a local training flight at Nairobi-Embakasi Airport. The crew was conducting a simulated engine failure exercise as part of their approach procedure. The aircraft was operating as a three-engine type, as indicated by the official findings regarding the approach configuration. ## Sequence of Events During the approach phase, the crew intentionally shut down one engine to simulate a failure scenario. However, an error occurred when the instructor inadvertently feathered the propeller of the wrong engine. This incorrect action, combined with insufficient airspeed, caused the aircraft to stall. The airplane subsequently struck the ground short of the runway threshold. After impact, the aircraft bounced and continued flying for approximately 1.5 miles before crashing and catching fire. ## Outcome and Casualties All three crew members successfully evacuated from the aircraft. Despite the safe evacuation of the personnel, the aircraft was completely destroyed by the resulting fire. No other injuries or fatalities were mentioned in the source material.