Date:	Sunday 23 May 2004
Time:	07:30
Type:	Let L-410UVP-E9
Owner/operator:	Blue Bird Aviation
Registration:	5Y-VVA
MSN:	962633
Year of manufacture:	1996
Engine model:	Walter M-601E
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial, repaired
Category:	Accident
Location:	30 km S of Mwingi -   Kenya
Phase:	Unknown
Nature:	Cargo
Departure airport:	Nairobi-Wilson Airport (WIL/HKNW)
Destination airport:	Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ/HCMM)
Confidence Rating:	Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Narrative:
The Let 410 collided in flight with Blue Bird Aviation's 5Y-VVD which crashed in an open field, killing both crew members. 5Y-VVA landed safely, although damaged.

Daily Nation
MAK Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC)
The Standard
Vaclav Kudela

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