Aircraft crash during training flight at Nairobi-Wilson Airport

1 fatality • Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff during a training session at Nairobi-Wilson Airport, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During a scheduled local training session at Nairobi-Wilson Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during the early stages of flight. Shortly after departing from the runway, the aircraft entered a stall while performing its initial climb. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend rapidly and impact the ground, which subsequently triggered a post-crash fire.

The impact and ensuing flames resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Regarding the occupants, the accident resulted in one fatality and one serious injury among the crew members on board.

Findings

Preliminary details indicate that the accident occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight. The primary factor identified in the sequence of events was that the aircraft entered a stall shortly after takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-09-14 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff during a training session at Nairobi-Wilson Airport, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-09-14 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-09-14 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration 5Y-PAX, operated by Kenya Police Air Wing, at Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the initial climb phase following takeoff.

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