What happened
During a mission to deliver essential supplies to Dhobley Airport on behalf of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), an aircraft experienced a crash during its departure. The flight was part of a series of logistics operations involving multiple delivery points, with the final destination intended to be Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base).
Immediately following takeoff from the Dhobley Airstrip, the aircraft went down. The impact resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, which was declared a write-off due to the extent of the damage. While the crash occurred under uncertain conditions, there were no fatalities reported among the passengers or crew.
Findings
- All 10 individuals on board sustained injuries during the accident.
- The aircraft was destroyed beyond repair.
- The exact sequence of events leading to the loss of control remains undetermined.