PIPER PA32 - 301
Vipingo Ridge, October 23, 2010
Event Information
| Date | October 23, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Vipingo Ridge |
| Country | KE |
| Coordinates | -3.77639, 39.82667 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | DCA11WA114 |
| Event ID | 20111108X10934 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA32 - 301 |
| Registration # | 5Y-NAM |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On October 23, 2010, about 0653 UTC, 5Y-NAM, a Piper PA-32R-301, a personal flight, had an inflight breakup during cruise flight and crashed in an open field at Vipingo Ridge, Kenya. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. There was no fire. The domestic flight originated at Moi and the destination was Mombasa.
An investigation has been instituted by the Kenya Ministry of Transport (MOT). As the State of Manufacture, a US Accredited Representative has been appointed. Inquiries about the investigation should be directed to the MOT.
Kenya Ministry of Transport
Air Accident Investigation Department
Nairobi, Kenya
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.