Let L-410 crash, Nov 28, 2002 (1 killed), Olkiombo
Let L-410 accident on November 28, 2002 near Olkiombo, Rift Valley, Kenya with 1 fatality. Cause: Left engine failure during initial climb, reason not...
- Date: November 28, 2002
- Aircraft: Let L-410
- Location: Olkiombo, Rift Valley, Kenya
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Left engine failure during initial climb, reason not determined.
Shortly after takeoff from Musiara, the left engine of an Eagle Aviation L-410 failed and could not be restarted. The crew turned back toward Olkiombo, where the aircraft stalled on the approach and crashed in an open field. The co-pilot died and most of the other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.