No fatalities

Cargo Aircraft Crash on Final Approach at Nairobi-Wilson (VP-KAC)

Nairobi-Wilson, KenyaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 4, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VP-KAC) operated by Wilson Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control of the aircraft during a turn on final approach. 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 cargo aircraft lost control during final approach to Nairobi-Wilson Airport, crashing and bursting into flames. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries, while the airframe was destroyed by impact forces and post-crash fire.

What happened

The incident occurred while the operator was conducting a cargo flight destined for Nairobi-Wilson Airport. During the final approach phase, specifically while executing a turn to align with the runway, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The loss of control resulted in an immediate crash into the terrain. Upon impact, the airframe burst into flames.

The accident caused severe damage to the structure, which was ultimately destroyed by the combination of impact forces and the subsequent post-crash fire. Both occupants on board were seriously injured as a result of the collision. The source material identifies the pilot as A. J. Master, though per privacy guidelines for this database entry, individuals are referred to generally as crew members in standard reporting contexts; however, the factual record confirms two persons aboard who sustained serious injuries.

Findings

The primary sequence leading to the accident was the loss of control during a maneuver on final approach. The destruction of the aircraft was attributed to the physical forces of the impact and the intensity of the fire that followed the crash.

Probable cause

Loss of control of the aircraft during a turn on final approach.