No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Hard Landing and Nose Gear Collapse at Nairobi-Wilson Airport (5Y-JJB)

Nairobi-Wilson, KenyaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 5, 1993, a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne (registration 5Y-JJB) operated by Jama Guled Abdi was involved in an aviation accident near Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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

A twin-engine aircraft lost height on final approach to Nairobi-Wilson Airport runway 07, resulting in two hard landings and a nose gear collapse during taxiing. No casualties were reported, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location A twin-engine aircraft experienced a hard landing incident while on final approach to runway 07 at Nairobi-Wilson Airport. The event occurred during the final segment of the approach, where the aircraft lost altitude and impacted the runway surface with significant force. ## Sequence of Events Following the initial hard landing, the aircraft bounced and subsequently made a second hard landing. This sequence of impacts caused the nose gear to collapse while the aircraft was taxiing toward the apron. ## Casualties and Damage The incident resulted in no casualties. However, the aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Environmental Conditions At the time of the accident, general weather conditions were reported as good. However, strong winds were noted during the event.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Oct 1993 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya?

A twin-engine aircraft lost height on final approach to Nairobi-Wilson Airport runway 07, resulting in two hard landings and a nose gear collapse during taxiing. No casualties were reported, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Oct 1993 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Oct 1993 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration 5Y-JJB, operated by Jama Guled Abdi, at Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya.