PILATUS PC-12
Plettenberg, February 8, 2011
Event Information
| Date | February 8, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Plettenberg |
| Country | SF |
| Coordinates | -34.09056, 23.32778 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | DCA11WA038 |
| Event ID | 20110330X53824 |
Aircraft
| Make | PILATUS |
| Model | PC-12 |
| Registration # | ZS-GAA |
| Operator | Majuba Aviation |
| Owner | Majuba Aviation |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 9 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 9 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On February 8, 2011 at 1430 UTC, ZS-GAA, a Pilatus PC-12, operated by Majuba Aviation, crashed during approach to Plettenberg Bay Airport, South Africa. Instrument meterological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot, copilot, and 7 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The departue point was Queenstown, South Africa.
An investigation of the accident is being conducted by the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture in accordance with the provision of ICAO Annex 13.
All inquiries should be directed to the CAA at:
Civil Aviation Authority
Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division
Private Bag X 73
Halfway House 1685
South Africa
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.