African Commuter Services

Hawker Siddeley HS.780 Andover C.1

The aircraft was damaged beyond repair following a landing accident. There were no casualties among the crew and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The accident occurred somewhere in February, exact date unknown.

Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I

The twin engine aircraft was returning from Busia to Nairobi, carrying a delegation of the Kenyan Government who made a local visit in Busia following the national elections. Shortly after takeoff from runway 13/31 which is 3,281 feet long, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck power cables and crashed onto a house. Both pilots and a passenger, the Labour Minister Ahmed Mohamed Khalif were killed while nine other occupants were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed. There were no casualties on the ground.