On April 24, 2026, an Embraer EMB-120 Brasília (registration 5Y-EBB) operated by EBB Air was involved in an aviation accident near Mandera, Kenya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining length of the dirt runway after touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft failed to stop after landing on a dirt runway at Mandera Airfield, resulting in a collision with trees and a perimeter fence.
What happened
On the date of the incident, a twin engine airplane arrived at Mandera Airfield for landing. The aircraft touched down on a dirt runway; however, the pilot was unable to bring the plane to a complete stop before the end of the available runway surface.
As the aircraft continued along the unpaved strip, it exited the runway area and struck a perimeter fence constructed of concrete posts. The momentum of the aircraft also caused it to collide with nearby trees. Despite the impact with the fencing and vegetation, all 36 occupants on board were able to exit the aircraft without injury. No fatalities or injuries were reported following the evacuation.
Findings
The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll.
The overrun led to contact with fixed objects, specifically trees and a concrete post fence.
Probable cause
The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining length of the dirt runway after touchdown.