Narrative:The Buffalo was leased by the Red Cross to fly goods to Somalia, including 20 drums, each holding 200 litres of jet fuel. The aircraft reportedly was on takeoff climb from runway 06 and was at a height of about 100 feet when the left engine lost power. The pilot feathered the engine, and attempted to return to the airport, but he was unable to maintain altitude. The airplane crashed and burst into flames.
Probable Cause:
The probable cause of the accident was the failure of the left engine, for undetermined reasons, on take off. The bad weather experienced that day was a
contributory factor.
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» Accident Prevention Bulletin 2006 / Kenya Ministry of Transport Department of Air Accident Investigation
» NTSB
Photos
accident date:
30-12-2006type: de Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo
registration: N13689
accident date:
30-12-2006type: de Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo
registration: 161546
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does
not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Baidoa Airport as the crow flies is 888 km (555 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.