Douglas DC-3 crash, Nov 7, 1993, Lokichoggio
Douglas DC-3 accident on November 7, 1993 near Lokichoggio, Rift Valley, Kenya with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Database sources believe the...
- Date: November 7, 1993
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Lokichoggio, Rift Valley, Kenya
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined. Database sources believe the crew forgot to unlock the tail before departure.
A Douglas DC-3 operated by Professional Aviation Services on a UNICEF humanitarian flight went out of control shortly after takeoff from Lokichoggio and crashed on a parking area. The aircraft was destroyed, and all four occupants were injured. Database entries associate the accident with a tail lock that was reportedly not released before departure.