4 fatalities

1999-11-26: Cessna 208A Caravan (5Y-RAN) — Aircraft Leasing Services - ALS — Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi), Kenya

Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi), KenyaTakeoff (climb)

On November 26, 1999, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration 5Y-RAN) operated by Aircraft Leasing Services - ALS was involved in an aviation accident near Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi), Kenya during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed during a night takeoff amidst challenging weather conditions involving fog and high winds. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781203943Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed near the end of a runway in Nairobi during a night departure, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

During a night departure from runway 24 at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport, a single-engine aircraft lost control shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was operating a flight destined for Dar es Salaam as part of a service for DHL. Following the loss of control, the plane impacted the ground near the end of the runway.

There were four fatalities recorded in the accident, with no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

At the time of the accident, the local weather conditions were reported as marginal. The area was experiencing strong winds and fog, which may have impacted visibility and flight stability during the initial climb phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed during a night takeoff amidst challenging weather conditions involving fog and high winds.