J5-GGU

On October 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM, J5-GGU experienced a crash involving Boeing 707, operated by Safari Airlines, with the event recorded near Mombasa Coast.

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.

3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Mombasa-Moi Airport, the aircraft was too low and collided with approach lights. The crew continued the approach and the aircraft landed safely. Few seconds later, while evacuating the runway to the taxiway, the right main gear collapsed. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration J5-GGU, MSN 19372/655, year of manufacture 1967.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -4.0233°, 39.7139°.