Unicef humanitarian flight crash during climb

No fatalities • Lokichoggio, Kenya • Takeoff (climb)

A humanitarian aircraft operating for Unicef crashed into a parking lot shortly after takeoff, resulting in injuries to all four people on board.

What happened

During a mission conducted on behalf of Unicef, an aircraft experienced a loss of control during its initial ascent. The incident occurred while the plane was in the climbing phase of flight, shortly after departing from the airfield. Following the loss of control, the aircraft impacted a parking lot, which resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

There were four people on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. While the impact was severe enough to destroy the plane, all four occupants sustained injuries during the crash event.

Findings

No specific technical cause for the loss of control has been determined from the available information regarding the flight's departure and subsequent impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-11-07 Douglas DC-3 accident near Lokichoggio, Kenya?

A humanitarian aircraft operating for Unicef crashed into a parking lot shortly after takeoff, resulting in injuries to all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-11-07 Douglas DC-3 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-11-07 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration ZS-KCV, operated by Professional Aviation Services, at Lokichoggio, Kenya.

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