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Aircraft Crash in Ngong Hills During Return to Nairobi-Wilson (5Y-ALA)

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On November 13, 1996, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration 5Y-ALA) operated by Kissimayu Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Ngong, Kenya in flight. 8 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in the Ngong Hills near Ngong after the pilot reported an engine failure while en route from Nairobi to Mwanza. All eight occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Timeline The aircraft was operating a flight from Nairobi to Mwanza when the pilot notified air traffic control of an engine failure. Following the report, the pilot decided to return to Nairobi-Wilson Airport. ## Crash and Casualties Approximately twenty minutes after takeoff, the aircraft lost control and crashed in the Ngong Hills, near Ngong. All eight people on board were killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure in flight for unknown reasons. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date of the incident.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Nov 1996 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Ngong, Kenya?

An aircraft crashed in the Ngong Hills near Ngong after the pilot reported an engine failure while en route from Nairobi to Mwanza. All eight occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Nov 1996 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Nov 1996 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration 5Y-ALA, operated by Kissimayu Aviation, at Ngong, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure in flight for unknown reasons.

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