On February 15, 1992, a Douglas DC-3 (registration 5Y-BBN) operated by Air Kenya was involved in an aviation accident near Masai Mara, Kenya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft sustained significant damage after an accident occurred while attempting to land at an airport within the Masai Mara National Reserve.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred during the landing phase of a flight at an airfield located inside the Masai Mara National Reserve. While the aircraft was in the process of touching down, it suffered an impact that resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the structural damage to the aircraft, there were no casualties reported among the occupants during the event.
Findings
No specific details regarding the mechanical or environmental factors contributing to the accident were provided in the initial report. The primary outcome of the incident was the total loss of the aircraft, though all individuals on board remained unharmed.