Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 14 October 2003
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan I
Owner/operator: Air Kenya
Registration Number: 5Y-BOY
Location: Nairobi-Wilson Airport (WIL) –
ÿ Kenya
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically airspeed and wind management)Aircraft Control System (specifically airspeed and wind management)
Category: Accident
A Cessna aircraft lost height shortly after takeoff and crashed-landed at the Nairobi National Park, resulting in an overturned aircraft.A Cessna aircraft lost height shortly after takeoff and crashed-landed at the Nairobi National Park, resulting in an overturned aircraft.
Description
The Cessna lost height shortly after takeoff, crashed-landed at the Nairobi National Park and overturned.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to insufficient airspeed and/or wind conditions.Loss of control during takeoff due to insufficient airspeed and/or wind conditions.Share on:
