On January 26, 1992, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration 5Y-BGW) operated by Rally Parts was involved in an aviation accident near Masai Mara, Kenya in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: In-flight collision with a bird (Marabu stork). This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft en route to the Masai Mara National Reserve crashed after a bird strike, killing all seven occupants. Debris found over a kilometer from the main wreckage.
Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft flying from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve crashed into a prairie after the pilot declared an emergency and reported a bird collision. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and disintegrated upon impact. All seven occupants, including six German tourists, were killed.
Debris and Bird Strike Evidence
Investigators found a tip tank and an aileron that had been struck by a Marabu stork more than one kilometer from the main wreckage, confirming the bird strike.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be an in-flight collision with a bird (Marabu stork).