F-GJLH

On August 31, 1993 at 12:00 AM, F-GJLH experienced a crash involving Cessna 406 Caravan, operated by J. G. Abdi, with the event recorded near Nairobi-Wilson Nairobi City District.

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

1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Nairobi-Wilson Airport, while in initial climb, the front cargo door opened. The pilot landed back on runway but was unable to stop the airplane within the remaining distance. The aircraft overran and eventually came to rest. The pilot was unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Sole on board, the pilot was completing a cargo flight.

Aircraft reference details include registration F-GJLH, MSN 406-0056, year of manufacture 1990.