Cessna U206
Machadodorp, November 29, 2018
Event Information
| Date | November 29, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Machadodorp |
| Country | SF |
| Coordinates | -25.60778, 30.51444 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR19WA033 |
| Event ID | 20181130X14309 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | U206 |
| Registration # | ZS-DIV |
| Owner | Edpauls Motors Cc |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 5 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 5 |
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.