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Night Takeoff Accident at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport (5Y-RAN)

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. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed near the end of runway 24 shortly after a night takeoff from Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport, killing all four occupants. The flight was operating for DHL to Dar es Salaam in marginal weather.

Incident Overview and Location A single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after taking off at night from runway 24 at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the vicinity of the runway end. ## Casualties and Operational Context All four people on board the aircraft were killed in the accident. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was completing a flight to Dar es Salaam on behalf of DHL. ## Environmental Conditions The accident occurred under marginal weather conditions, which included strong wind and fog. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or the operator beyond the statement that the flight was being conducted on behalf of DHL.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Nov 1999 Cessna 208A Caravan accident near Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi), Kenya?

A single-engine aircraft crashed near the end of runway 24 shortly after a night takeoff from Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta Airport, killing all four occupants. The flight was operating for DHL to Dar es Salaam in marginal weather.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Nov 1999 Cessna 208A Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Nov 1999 involved a Cessna 208A Caravan, registration 5Y-RAN, operated by Aircraft Leasing Services - ALS, at Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta (ex Embakasi), Kenya.

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