Flight Details
The aircraft was operating a flight from Wheelus Airbase in Mitiga to Nairobi, carrying support personnel and equipment for the recovery team of the Aurora 7, the second American manned orbital flight.
Accident Sequence
While descending to Nairobi from the west, after completing a holding circuit, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility. The airplane subsequently struck the slope of a mountain located 32 km west of the airport of Nairobi-Embakasi. The mountain was shrouded in clouds at the time of the impact.
Aftermath
The aircraft was destroyed in the accident, and all 13 occupants were killed.