 An Eritrean Air Force Y-12, similar to the aircraft involved | |
| 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 flying from Nairobi to Marsabit crashed on Mount Marsabit as it approached Marsabit Airport killing 14 of the 17 occupants on board, including a number of politicians. The flight to the region was carrying a peace delegation meant to mediate regional feuds.
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