First Crash
On January 23, American writer Ernest Hemingway and his wife Mary were completing a safari in the region of the Muchison Falls in Uganda. Their Cessna 180, registered VP-KLI, struck a utility pole and crashed into a field. Both were wounded in the accident.
Second Crash
Following the initial crash, it was decided to transfer the Hemingways to Entebbe. A de Havilland DH.89 Dragon operated by East African Airways was chartered for the transfer. During takeoff from Butiaba Airstrip, the Dragon exploded and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed. All four occupants, including the pilot and the two Hemingways, sustained serious injuries and burns.
Official Findings
The exact cause of the mishap remains unclear.