Aircraft overrun and building collision during takeoff abort

1 fatality • Mandera, Kenya • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft overran the runway and struck a structure during an aborted takeoff, resulting in one fatality on the ground.

What happened

While performing the takeoff roll, the pilot in command initiated an aborted takeoff for reasons that have not yet been determined. The aircraft was unable to come to a complete stop within the available runway length, leading to an overrun of the paved surface. During the excursion, the aircraft collided with a nearby building.

Findings

  • There were zero fatalities and zero injuries among the five people on board the aircraft.
  • The incident resulted in one fatality involving a person on the ground.
  • The primary factor in the collision was the inability to stop the aircraft within the remaining runway distance following the decision to abort the takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance following an aborted takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-05-01 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident near Mandera, Kenya?

An aircraft overran the runway and struck a structure during an aborted takeoff, resulting in one fatality on the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 1999-05-01 De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-05-01 involved a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, registration KAF207, operated by Kenya Air Force, at Mandera, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance following an aborted takeoff.

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