Runway excursion Accident Cessna A185F 5Y-CHU, Friday 18 July 2025

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Date:	Friday 18 July 2025
Time:	07:11
Type:	Cessna A185F
Owner/operator:	private
Registration:	5Y-CHU
MSN:	185-03287
Year of manufacture:	1997
Total airframe hrs:	3075 hours
Engine model:	Continental IO-550-D10B
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Moridjo Airstrip, Laikipia County - Kenya
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Lolomarik Farm, Meru County
Destination airport:	Moridjo Airstrip
Investigating agency:	AAID Kenya
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Narrative:
A runway excursion accident occurred at Moridjo Airstrip (HKIR) involving a privately operated Cessna A185F.
After landing on RWY 08, the pilot lost control of the aircraft during the ground roll, causing it to veer left off the runway. The aircraft’s right landing gear broke off when it struck a mound, resulting in the aircraft resting on its right wing tip and bending it.

Accident investigation: