On August 18, 1937, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VP-KBC) operated by W. C. Mitchell 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).
A single-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Nairobi-Wilson Airport under unexplained conditions, resulting in injuries to both individuals on board.
What happened
The incident involved a single-engine airplane operating out of Nairobi-Wilson Airport. The aircraft encountered difficulties while in the takeoff phase and subsequently crashed into the ground. The specific circumstances leading to the loss of control or the crash were not determined in the available records. Both occupants aboard the aircraft sustained injuries as a result of the accident.
Findings
No definitive contributing factors or conclusions regarding the mechanical condition, pilot error, or environmental conditions have been established in the source material. The event is classified as occurring in unknown circumstances.
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