Aircraft crash during calibration mission at Nairobi-Wilson Airport

No fatalities • Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft performing a calibration mission crashed upon landing at Nairobi-Wilson Airport, resulting in no fatalities among the crew.

What happened

During a scheduled calibration mission at Nairobi-Wilson Airport, an aircraft experienced a crash while touching down on runway 06. The incident occurred as the flight was completing its operational tasks. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported among the personnel on board.

All three crew members involved in the flight escaped the accident without any injuries. The specific sequence of events leading up to the contact with the runway remains under investigation, as the exact conditions surrounding the landing are currently unknown.

Findings

The precise reasons for the impact on runway 06 have not yet been determined, as the circumstances of the crash remain unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-04-06 Douglas DC-3 accident near Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya?

An aircraft performing a calibration mission crashed upon landing at Nairobi-Wilson Airport, resulting in no fatalities among the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-04-06 Douglas DC-3 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-04-06 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration 5Y-DCA, operated by Government of Kenya, at Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya.

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