2 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Nairobi-Wilson Airport (5Y-CAE)

Nairobi, KenyaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 21, 2011, a Cessna 401 (registration 5Y-CAE) operated by Cezanne Air Express was involved in an aviation accident near Nairobi, Kenya during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field approximately 15 km west of Nairobi-Wilson Airport while returning from a flight to Marsabit and Lodwar. The accident resulted in two fatalities, one serious injury, and the total destruction of the airframe.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine aircraft was involved in a fatal accident near Nairobi-Wilson Airport. The incident occurred during an afternoon return leg after the plane had departed earlier that morning for a scheduled flight to Marsabit and Lodwar. According to official records, the aircraft was transporting examination documents at the time of the crash.

Accident Circumstances

While on approach or in the vicinity of Wilson Airport, the airplane reportedly went out of control. The loss of control led to a crash in an open field situated approximately 15 kilometers west of the airport. The impact resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft structure.

Casualties and Damage

The accident claimed two lives: the pilot and one passenger were killed. A second passenger survived the crash but sustained serious injuries. No other personnel or ground casualties were reported in the available source material. The airframe was rendered a total loss due to the severity of the impact.