On January 12, 2021, a Harbin Yunsunji Y-12 operated by Kenya Air Force was involved in an aviation accident near Voi, Kenya during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. 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 into the slopes of Mt Irima during its approach to Voi Airport, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During the approach phase to Voi Airport, a twin-engine aircraft impacted the terrain of Mt Irima. The collision occurred at a location situated approximately 9 km north of the threshold for runway 18. The impact with the mountainside resulted in the deaths of all four occupants on board the aircraft.
Findings
No specific registration for the aircraft could be confirmed following the accident. The investigation into the crash site near the mountain slope is ongoing, though the primary event involved the aircraft striking the terrain while maneuvering for landing.