What is kenya airways flight 507?

Kenya Airways Flight 507 was a scheduled passenger flight from Douala, Cameroon to Nairobi, Kenya. On May 5, 2007, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft operating the flight crashed into a swamp shortly after takeoff from Douala International Airport. All 114 passengers and crew on board were killed in the accident.

The cause of the crash was attributed to pilot error, specifically the crew's failure to maintain the appropriate airspeed during the takeoff. This led to a stall and loss of control of the aircraft. Poor weather conditions, including heavy rain and thunderstorms, were also cited as contributing factors.

The crash of Kenya Airways Flight 507 was one of the deadliest in the history of Kenyan aviation and led to widespread mourning and calls for improved safety standards in the region. The accident prompted investigations and safety improvements by Kenya Airways and aviation authorities in Cameroon and Kenya.