2006 Kenyan Air Force Harbin Y-12 crash
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| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 10 April 2006 |
| Summary | Controlled flight into terrain in bad weather |
| Site | Mount Marsabit, Kenya |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Harbin Y-12 II |
| Operator |  Kenya Air Force |
| Registration | KAF132[1] |
| Flight origin | Moi Air Base |
| Destination | Marsabit Airport |
| Occupants | 17 |
| Passengers | 13 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Fatalities | 14 |
| Survivors | 3 [2] |
On 10 April 2006, a Kenya Air Force Harbin Y-12 crashed in Marsabit County in Kenya as it approached the Marsabit air strip. The crash killed 14 passengers, including a number of politicians.[3]
Background[edit]
The flight to the region was to mediate a feud between rival communities at the Ethiopia–Kenya border.[4]
Aircraft[edit]
The aircraft involved in the crash was a 6-year-old twin-engine turboprop Harbin Y-12 II, with registration KAF132. It was delivered to the Kenyan Air Force in 2006.[2] The aircraft was powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-27 engines.[citation needed]
Victims[edit]
- Mirugi Kariuki MP, assistant minister of internal security
- Titus Ngoyoni MP, assistant minister of regional development
- Bonaya Godana MP, deputy leader of the official opposition
- Abdi Sasura MP
- Guracha Galgallo MP
- Abdullahi Adan, member of the East African parliament
- Peter King'ola, Moyale district commissioner
Investigation[edit]
The plane crashed due to poor weather over Marsabit Hill.[5] Heavy fog caused the plane to crash as it approached the runway.[6]
Reactions[edit]
The Kenyan President, Mwai Kibaki issued a statement appealing for calm and prayers and said the Kenyan government had sent two planes to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts.
He also added that he had received the news with shock and disbelief, especially since the delegation of officials onboard the plane were headed to a peace mission in Marsabit.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "CRASH OF A HARBIN YUNSUNJI Y-12 II IN MARSABIT: 14 KILLED". Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Lacey, Marc (2006-04-10). "14 Killed as Plane Carrying Kenyan Politicians Crashes". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- ^ "Kenyans mourn air crash victims". 2006-04-11. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- ^ "CNN.com - Kenyan plane crash kills 14 - Apr 10, 2006". edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- ^ "MPs die in Kenya air crash". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- ^ "CNN news report on Kenyan Air Force crash". CNN. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "New York Times news report on Kenyan Air Force crash". Marc Lacey, New York Times. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
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