Cessna U206

Machadodorp, November 29, 2018

Event Information

DateNovember 29, 2018
Event TypeACC
LocationMachadodorp
CountrySF
Coordinates-25.60778, 30.51444
Highest InjurySERS
NTSB NumberWPR19WA033
Event ID20181130X14309

Aircraft

MakeCessna
ModelU206
Registration #ZS-DIV
OwnerEdpauls Motors Cc
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious5
Minor0
None0
Total Injured5

Event Location

Full Narrative

On November 29, 2018, about 1606 universal coordinated time, a Cessna U206D airplane, South African registration ZS-DIV, impacted terrain near the Skoonman Kloff in the Machadodorp area in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The pilot and 4 passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was operated by Bushflying Air Safaris under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of South Africa.

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engines, the NTSB has designated an US accredited representative to assist the SACAA in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to SACAA of South Africa:

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

Southern Region Office

PO Box 174

Cape Town International Airport

7525

Website: http://www.caa.co.za

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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