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Cargo Aircraft Crash Near Kogatende (5Y-SXP)

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On August 31, 2014, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration 5Y-SXP) operated by Safari Express Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Kogatende, Tanzania in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed near Kogatende after entering an uncontrolled descent from FL169. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, killing all three occupants.

Incident Overview and Timeline The aircraft departed Mwanza Airport at 1926LT on a cargo flight to Nairobi. While passing FL169, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent. It passed FL146 at an excessive speed of 430 knots and eventually crashed in an open field located near Kogatende. ## Wreckage and Casualties The wreckage was found the following morning. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all three occupants were killed. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date. The flight was identified as a cargo operation from Mwanza Airport to Nairobi. The crash site was an open field near Kogatende.

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What happened in the 31 Aug 2014 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Kogatende, Tanzania?

A cargo aircraft crashed near Kogatende after entering an uncontrolled descent from FL169. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, killing all three occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Aug 2014 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Aug 2014 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration 5Y-SXP, operated by Safari Express Cargo, at Kogatende, Tanzania.

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