Accident
On the return leg of a three-day safari and cinema trip, a single-engine aircraft was descending to Nairobi-Wilson Airport with one pilot and eight passengers. The pilot encountered poor visibility due to mist and did not maintain sufficient altitude. The aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain in the Ngong Hills, approximately 20 km southwest of Wilson Airport. The collision destroyed the aircraft. All nine individuals on board were killed.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft was a single-engine model. It carried a crew of one pilot and eight passengers. No further details about the aircraft or occupants were provided in the source.
Investigation
The official investigation examined the circumstances of the accident. The findings identified the probable cause.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain after the pilot descended below the minimum safe altitude in misty conditions.