BAE JETSTREAM 41
Durban — September 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Durban |
| Country | SF |
| Coordinates | -29.95472, 30.97056 |
| Airport | Durban International Aiport |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | DCA09WA079 |
| Event ID | 20100408X72608 |
Aircraft
| Make | BAE |
| Model | JETSTREAM 41 |
| Registration # | ZS-NRM |
| Owner | South African Airlink |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On September 24, 2009 about 0557 UTC, a BAE Jetstream 4100, ZS-NRM, operated by South African Air Link on a positioning flight, crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 06 at Durban Airport, South Africa. The pilot reported a loss of power in one engine shortly after liftoff. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured. The copilot and flight attendant received serious injuries. The airplane was destroyed. There was no fire. The destination of the flight was Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
The South African CAA (SACAA) is investigating the accident. As the State of design and manufacture of the engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to the SACAA investigation. All inquiries regarding this accident should be directed to:
South African CAA
Ilhaya Lokundiza, Building 16
Treur Close, Waterfall Park
Bekker Street
Midrand, Gauteng
South Africa
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.