| Date of Accident: | 04 May 2002 |  |
| Airline: | EAS Airlines |  |
| Aircraft: | BAC One Eleven 525FT | |
| Location: | Kanos, Nigeria | |
| Registration: | 5N-ESF | |
| Previous Registrations: | YR-BCN | |
| Flight Number: | EXW4226 | |
| Fatalities: | 75:79+73 | |
| MSN: | 266 | |
| Line Number: | --- | |
| Engine Manufacturer: | Rolls Royce | |
| Engine Model: | 512-14DW Spey | |
| Year of Delivery: | 1980 | |
| Accident Description: | The aircraft departed runway 05 at Kano's Aminu Kano International Airport at 1229 GMT for a flight to the southern capital city of Lagos. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft developed engine problems, and crashed into a densely populated residential area near Gwammaja district, approximately 1½ miles from Kano's airport. At least 73 people on the ground were killed. |
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| Related Links/Information: | Accident Photos - AirDisaster.Com Photo Database
BAC One Eleven 5N-ESF. Photo Copyright: Marlo Rinconta
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