No fatalities

1992-10-01: Swearingen SA226T Merlin III (5Y-TNT) — Eagle Aviation - Kenya — Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya

Nairobi-Wilson, KenyaTakeoff (climb)

On October 1, 1992, a Swearingen SA226T Merlin III (registration 5Y-TNT) operated by Eagle Aviation - Kenya was involved in an aviation accident near Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The nose gear failed during the takeoff roll for reasons that have not yet been established. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781210661Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a nose gear failure during its takeoff roll, resulting in an overrun and subsequent fire.

What happened

While performing the takeoff roll, the nose gear of the aircraft failed and collapsed. This structural failure caused the plane to slide for several dozen meters along the runway surface. The momentum of the aircraft led to an overrun of the paved area, where it subsequently struck a perimeter fence.

Following the collision with the fence, the aircraft came to a final stop in a nearby ditch. The impact and subsequent movement triggered a fire that engulfed the wreckage. There were two injuries reported among the crew members on board, though no fatalities occurred during the incident.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident focused on the mechanical failure of the landing gear. The primary factor identified was the failure of the nose gear during the initial phase of flight, although the specific underlying reason for this component's collapse remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The nose gear failed during the takeoff roll for reasons that have not yet been established.