Aircraft crash near Machakos during charter flight

9 fatalities • Machakos, Kenya • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Malwa Hill while flying from Mombasa to Nairobi, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

During a scheduled charter flight traveling from Mombasa toward Nairobi, the crew encountered heavy fog. While the twin engine aircraft was maintaining a cruise altitude that proved insufficient for the prevailing weather conditions, it collided with Malwa Hill, situated in the vicinity of Machakos.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were nine fatalities recorded among the occupants of the flight. The passenger manifest included eight European tourists, specifically consisting of four individuals from Italy, two from France, and two from Switzerland, alongside the crew members.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was controlled flight into terrain occurring while the aircraft was operating in low-visibility foggy conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain during a period of heavy fog while flying at an inadequate altitude.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-08-08 Cessna 402 accident near Machakos, Kenya?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Malwa Hill while flying from Mombasa to Nairobi, resulting in nine fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-08-08 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-08-08 involved a Cessna 402, registration 5Y-AMS, operated by Pioneer Airlines - Kenya, at Machakos, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain during a period of heavy fog while flying at an inadequate altitude.

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