Nairobi – Guriceel

On November 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM, Nairobi – Guriceel experienced a crash involving Fokker 50, operated by Bluebird Aviation, with the event recorded near Guriceel Galgaduud (<U+062C><U+0644><U+062C><U+062F><U+0648><U+062F><U+200E>).

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 aircraft departed Nairobi-Wilson Airport on a cargo flight to Guriceel, Somalia, carrying three crew members and a load of khat. After landing, the airplane encountered difficulties to decelerate properly and was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, contacted rough terrain, lost its nose and left main gear before coming to rest. There was no fire. All three occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 5Y-VVK, MSN 20213, year of manufacture 1991.