CESSNA 182M

Leshiba Wilderness, September 1, 2018

Event Information

DateSeptember 1, 2018
Event TypeACC
LocationLeshiba Wilderness
CountrySF
Coordinates-22.99000, 29.56389
Highest InjurySERS
NTSB NumberWPR18WA254
Event ID20180907X02814

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model182M
Registration #ZS-IAM
OwnerBush Flying Air Services (Pty) Ltd
CategoryAIR
FAR PartUNK
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full Narrative

On September 1, 2018, at 1247 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182M, ZS-IAM, collided with trees while on final approach to land at Leshiba Wilderness, South Africa. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations for the government of South Africa.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of South Africa. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of South Africa. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Civil Aviation Authority

Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division

Private Bag X 73

Halfway House 1685

South Africa



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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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