On May 12, 2014, a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 (registration KAF124) operated by Kenya Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near El Wak, Kenya during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing El Wak Airfield for Garissa, resulting in one fatality and eleven injuries.
What happened
During a flight departing from El Wak Airfield destined for Garissa, a twin engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. Shortly after the initial takeoff phase, the aircraft entered a stall and subsequently crashed. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.
Among the occupants on board, the copilot was killed in the accident. Additionally, 11 other individuals sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall following takeoff.
The crash occurred during the early stages of flight near the departure airfield.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff.
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