WJ342

On January 23, 1961 at 12:00 AM, WJ342 experienced a crash involving Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Nairobi-Eastleigh (Moi Air Base) Nairobi City District.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.

Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff run at Nairobi-Eastleigh Airport, an engine failed. The crew decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and attempted an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration WJ342, MSN 143, year of manufacture 1952.