No fatalities

Aircraft Crash at Dhobley Airstrip During Amisom Supply Mission (KAF128)

Dhobley, SomaliaTakeoff (climb)

On August 4, 2020, a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 (registration KAF128) operated by Kenya Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Dhobley, Somalia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in unclear circumstances after takeoff from Dhobley Airstrip while returning to Nairobi-Eastleigh following an Amisom supply delivery. All 10 occupants were injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was operating a mission to deliver various supplies at Dhobley Airport on behalf of the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom). Following the completion of the delivery, the aircraft was returning to Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base). ## Crash Circumstances and Outcome Upon takeoff from Dhobley Airstrip, the aircraft crashed in unclear circumstances. The incident resulted in injuries to all 10 occupants on board. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Operational Details The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or the specific cause of the crash. The incident is documented solely based on the provided operational context and outcome.