PIPER PA28

Johannesburg, March 7, 2016

Event Information

DateMarch 7, 2016
Event TypeACC
LocationJohannesburg
CountrySF
AirportMountain View
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA16WA339
Event ID20170714X75621

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA28
Registration #ZS-EXV
OperatorSky Hawk Aviation
OwnerPAPA CHARLIE PARTNERSHIP
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Full Narrative

On March 7, 2016, about 1410 coordinated universal time, Piper PA28-140, South African registration ZS-EXV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an emergency landing to Mountain View Airfield (FAMV), Johannesburg, South Africa. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured. The flight departed Lanseria International Airport (FALA), Johannesburg, South Africa, with an intended destination of Wonderboom Airport (FAWB), Pretoria, South Africa.The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has appointed a US Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 to assist the AIID in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to:

South African Civil Aviation Authority
Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division
Private Bag X 73
Halfway House 1685
South Africa

Tel.: +27 (0) 11 545-1055/1050
+27 (0) 83 461-6277 (24 hours)
E-mail:[email protected]
Fax: +27 (0) 11 545 1466
Website: http://www.caa.co.za

This report is for informational purposes only. All investigative information will be released by the SACAA.

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.

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