Fatal aircraft accident near Nairobi-Eastleigh Airport

7 fatalities • Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base), Kenya • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight operated by the Maltese Corps crashed into a hillside during a night approach to Nairobi-Eastleigh Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a nighttime approach to Nairobi-Eastleigh Airport, an aircraft operated by the Maltese Corps struck a hill situated approximately 19 km from the airfield. The impact of the collision resulted in the total destruction of the airplane.

There were seven fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished during the crash. No injuries were reported among survivors because there were none.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in the approach phase of flight.
  • The collision occurred at night near a geographical obstacle (a hill).
  • The aircraft struck terrain approximately 19 km from its intended destination.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with a hillside during a nighttime approach to the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-06-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base), Kenya?

A flight operated by the Maltese Corps crashed into a hillside during a night approach to Nairobi-Eastleigh Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-06-21 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-06-21 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration KN647, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base), Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with a hillside during a nighttime approach to the airport.

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