No fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash during takeoff at Nairobi-Wilson Airport (VP-KAS)

Nairobi-Wilson, KenyaTakeoff (climb)

On October 16, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VP-KAS) operated by Wilson Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after departing Nairobi-Wilson Airport due to unknown causes, resulting in injuries for both occupants on board.

What happened

An incident occurred involving a single-engine aircraft operating out of Nairobi-Wilson Airport. The accident took place during the initial climb phase immediately following departure. For reasons that have not been determined, the airplane lost control and crashed into the ground shortly after leaving the runway. Emergency services responded to the scene where both individuals on board were recovered with injuries. No fatalities were reported in this event.

Findings

The specific technical or human factors contributing to the loss of control remain unidentified. As the investigation into the underlying causes is ongoing or incomplete, no definitive conclusions regarding mechanical failure, pilot error, or environmental conditions have been established in the available records.