No fatalities

2002-07-25: De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo — Kenya Air Force — Mugumo, Kenya

Mugumo, KenyaFlight

On July 25, 2002, a De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo operated by Kenya Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Mugumo, Kenya in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an engine failure of unknown origin during a training flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A training mission ended in a crash landing near Mugumo after the crew experienced mechanical issues with an engine.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission, the aircraft encountered significant difficulties involving its propulsion system. While operating, the crew identified problems with one of the engines, which necessitated an emergency response.

As a result of these mechanical complications, the aircraft performed a crash landing in the vicinity of Mugumo. Although the impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported from the event. All seven people on board managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the incident was an engine failure.
  • The specific underlying reason for the loss of power remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an engine failure of unknown origin during a training flight.