What happened
During a humanitarian mission operating on behalf of UNICEF, a twin-engine aircraft was conducting a flight from Lokichogio to Atar. As the flight approached its destination, the pilot performed a low-altitude pass intended to inspect the condition of the runway and check for any animals present on the strip.
During the subsequent second approach, while on short final, the pilot identified an animal on the runway. In an attempt to avoid the hazard, the pilot opted to touch down further along the runway. However, the aircraft could not decelerate sufficiently within the available distance. The plane overran the runway surface and eventually came to a stop in a nearby ditch.
Findings
- All four occupants of the aircraft managed to exit the wreckage without any injuries.
- The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
- The primary factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to land further down the runway to avoid wildlife, which resulted in insufficient stopping distance.