VP-KAC
Flight / Schedule
VP-KAC
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.60 MothRegistration
VP-KAC
MSN
1004
Year of Manufacture
1928
Operator
Wilson AirwaysDate
August 4, 1935 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Nairobi Nairobi City District
Region
Africa • Kenya
Coordinates
-1.2900°, 36.8250°
Narrative Report
On August 4, 1935 at 12:00 AM, VP-KAC experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.60 Moth, operated by Wilson Airways, with the event recorded near Nairobi Nairobi City District.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 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: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The pilot was performing a cargo flight when on final approach to Nairobi-Wilson Airport, while completing a last turn, he lost control of the aircraft that crashed in flames. The passenger and the pilot A. J. Master were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire.
Aircraft reference details include registration VP-KAC, MSN 1004, year of manufacture 1928.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -1.2900°, 36.8250°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The pilot was performing a cargo flight when on final approach to Nairobi-Wilson Airport, while completing a last turn, he lost control of the aircraft that crashed in flames. The passenger and the pilot A. J. Master were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Wilson AirwaysFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Kenya
