Nose gear collapse during takeoff roll leads to aircraft fire

No fatalities • Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya • Takeoff (climb)

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 aircraft experienced a structural failure involving the nose landing gear. The collapse of the gear caused the aircraft to lose stability and slide for several dozen meters along the runway surface. Following the loss of directional control, the aircraft overran the end of the runway and struck a perimeter fence.

The impact forced the aircraft into a nearby ditch, where the resulting friction or mechanical damage caused the vessel to burst into flames. The incident resulted in two injuries sustained by the crew members on board.

Findings

  • The primary sequence of events was initiated by the collapse of the nose gear during the high-speed takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the takeoff roll led to the runway excursion and subsequent fire.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-10-01 Swearingen SA226T Merlin III accident near Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-10-01 Swearingen SA226T Merlin III accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-10-01 involved a Swearingen SA226T Merlin III, registration 5Y-TNT, operated by Eagle Aviation - Kenya, at Nairobi-Wilson, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the takeoff roll led to the runway excursion and subsequent fire.

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