On January 12, 2012, a Let L-410 (registration 5Y-BSA) operated by Bluesky Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kichwa Tembo, Kenya during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft overran runway 08 at Kichwa Tembo during a rejected takeoff after hitting bumps and hearing a stall alarm. All six occupants escaped uninjured; the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident Details
A twin-engine aircraft operating a flight to Mombasa with a scheduled stop at Musiara to pick up additional passengers experienced an overrun during takeoff from Kichwa Tembo. On departure, the aircraft carried four passengers and two pilots.
During the takeoff roll on runway 08, the aircraft struck a bump about halfway down the runway and bounced. Soon after, it hit a second bump. The crew then heard a stall alarm and decided to reject the takeoff. Unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, the aircraft overran the end of the runway.
Aftermath and Damage
The aircraft lost its nose gear during the overrun and came to rest approximately 300 meters beyond the runway. All six occupants evacuated without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.