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Cessna, Emergency, engine failure, S. Africa

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in South Africa

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A small plane made an emergency landing on the Lookout Beach in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, on March 24th.

According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) spokesperson Craig Lambinon, “On arrival on the scene a Cessna light aircraft was found to have made an emergency landing on the beach and it is believed that the light aircraft may have suffered engine failure while flying over Keurbooms Lagoon while on a pilot training flight from George Airport forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing on the beach.”

There were two people aboard, including the instructor pilot and trainee pilot; both of them remained unharmed.

The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating.


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ac, back to base, Boeing, Emergency, S. Africa

Safair Plane Returns for a Safe Landing in Cape Town

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SafairSafair flight FA-136 had to return and make an emergency landing at Cape Town International Airport, South Africa, on March 6.

The Boeing 737-400, heading from Cape Town, to Port Elizabeth, was mid air when it had to return due to some issue with its air conditioning system.

The plane landed safely.

All passengers and crew member aboard remained unhurt.

bird strike, Boeing, Diversion, Emergency, engine trouble, S. Africa

kulula.com Plane Diverts to Johannesburg due to Bird Ingestion

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Kulula.comkulula.com flight MN-483 had to divert and make an emergency landing at O. R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa, on February 7.

The Boeing 737-800, flying in South Africa, from Lanseria to Cape Town, had to divert after one of its engines ingested a bird, thus damaging its fan blades.

The plane landed safely.

No injuries were reported.


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Crash, Piper, S. Africa

Small Plane Crashed in South Africa; Three Killed

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A small plane crashed in Benoni, east of Johannesburg, South Africa, on February 2nd.

Authorities said the Piper PA-32 plane took off from Brakpan Airfield, and was heading to Limpopo Province when it crashed into shacks in Watville.

There were three people aboard at the time, including the pilot and two Austrian tourists, all of them were killed in the crash.

The cause of crash is being investigated.


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back to base, cabin pressure, Emergency, S. Africa

Safair Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Johannesburg Airport

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SafairSafair flight 103 made an emergency landing at Johannesburg Airport in South Africa, on January 24.

The plane was heading to Cape Town when it lost cabin pressure, prompting the pilot to return for an emergency landing.

The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported.


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Air Zimbabwe, Boeing, hard, S. Africa, technical fault

Air Zimbabwe Plane made Safe Landing in South Africa after Overflowing Lavatory

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airzimAir Zimbabwe flight UM-467 made a safe landing at O. R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 6.

The Boeing 767-200 was flying from Harare, Zimbabwe, when water started overflowing from one of its lavatories and entered into its cabin.

The plane landed safely.

No one was injured.


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Crash, Helicopter, S. Africa

Helicopter Crash in South Africa; 2 Killed

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A private R44 helicopter crashed into bushes behind Messina Golf Club, Limpopo Ave, Musina, South Africa, at around 5 A.M. on December 2.

The crash took lives of the pilot and his only passenger aboard.

The cause of crash in being investigated.

Boeing, Diversion, Emergency, flap problems, S. Africa

Safair Boeing Diverts to Cape Town due to Flaps Problem

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SafairSafair flight FA-244 had to divert and make an emergency landing at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa, on November 14.

The Boeing 737-400, heading to George, South Africa, to Johannesburg, had to divert due to an issue with its flaps.

The plane landed safely.

No injuries were reported.


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Boeing, British Airways, Comair, Crash, Landing Gear, S. Africa

British Airways Jet Crash-Lands in South Africa; No injuries Reported

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British airwaysBritish Airways jet crash-landed at O. R. Tambo International Airport near Johannesburg, South Africa, on October 26.

The Boeing 737-400 plane, operating as Comair flight BA6234, was flying from Port Elizabeth, Cape Town when its left landing gear collapsed upon landing.

There were 94 passengers and 6 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unhurt.

An airline spokesperson confirmed the incident and said, “Comair and the relevant authorities will be conducting the necessary investigation over the coming days and weeks. As soon as more information is on hand we will be releasing it to the media.”


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Cessna, Crash, field, Landing, S. Africa

Cessna Crashes into Field in South Africa; 2 Killed

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CessnaA small plane crashed into a sugar cane field off N2 highway near Winkelspruit, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on August 25.

Authorities said the Cessna 172 went down when it was transporting 2 people. The aircraft was on fire when the police and rescue teams arrived.

Both occupants of the ill-fated plane succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Their identities have not yet been released.

The cause of crash is not known at the moment.


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Emergency, engine failure, Helicopter, Landing, power loss, S. Africa

Kruger National Park Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing

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helicoptersaop1A helicopter had to make an emergency landing in Kruger National Park (KNP), South Africa, on August 18.

Three KNP officials were aboard the helicopter when it experienced engine failure and power loss, forcing the pilot to land in emergency. It is believed that they were helping an on-ground game capture team in search of 2 missing rhinos.

The helicopter landed uneventfully and everyone aboard remained safe.

Managing executive of KNP Glenn Phillips, “We are grateful that our employees are all safe and no one was hurt; even grateful that the game capture team managed to recover the animals and ensure their safe return to the park.”


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Emergency, fire, Helicopter, S. Africa

South African Navy Chopper Makes Emergency Landing in Cape Town

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HelicopterA South African Navy chopper had to make an emergency landing at Milnerton Golf Club, Cape Town, South Africa, on February 23.

The incident happened after the helicopter’s cockpit caught fire.

According to spokesperson of Department of Defence, Brigadier General Marthie Visser. “A Lynx helicopter of the South African Air Force conducted an emergency landing on the Milnerton Golf Course during a routine maintenance test flight today…No injuries were reported. A preliminary investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the incident.”


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Crash, Helicopter, S. Africa

Helicopter Crashed in Germiston, SA; 2 Killed

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helicopterA small helicopter crashed and caught fire near Rand Airport in Germiston, South Africa, on the afternoon of September 25.

Two people, including a man and a woman, were killed in the accident.

The helicopter belonged to MiX Telematics Africa. The company’s managing director Brendan Horan said, “MiX Telematics are aware of the incident that took place this afternoon where we confirm that it was a Matrix vehicle tracking helicopter, operated by Henley Air, which has crashed.”

The cause of crash is under investigation by the MiX Telematics and the South African Civil Aviation Authority.

Avro, Emergency, landing long, S. Africa

Passengers Applaud after Airlink Flight Made Safe Emergency Landing

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AirlinkA fully packed Airlink’s Avro RJ-85 jet had to divert and make an emergency landing at King Shaka International Airport, Durban, at 9:15 p.m. on August 10.

The incident happened when the flight 4Z-8732/SA-8732 was on its way from Pietermaritzburg Airport to Johannesburg, South Africa.

According to Albert Morudi, the acting executive manager- Accident and Incident Investigation Division of SA Civil Aviation Authority, the landing gear of the aircraft did not retract after takeoff. Therefore, the pilot decided to divert and make emergency landing.

The crew asked the passengers to sit in brace position due to possibility of gear collapse on landing, however, the plane landed safely. Upon landing, the passengers praised the performance of pilots and flight crew by clapping. One of the passengers, Bruce Gordon said, “When we realized everything was okay, and we had landed safely, everyone started clapping. I didn’t realize how nervous I had been until I felt how sore my neck was.”


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Crash, Falling Parts, kit, S. Africa

Plane Crash in South Africa Claims Three Lives

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A kit plane that crashed when its wings fell off, impacted near a landing strip in KwaZulu Natal province near Campertown South Africa, and resulted in three fatalities. A resident near the impact zone saw the plane crash sans wings.

According to media reports, the plane, which crashed on Saturday, March 15, 2014, burned completely. A private ambulance service spokesperson said that the plane could be a four or six seater and that it is burnt beyond recognition.

The police have confirmed the death of three persons in the incident. Three Durban residents flew it from Wonderboom International Airport where Kim Gibbings of Kloof had taken possession of the plane. He was identified as one of the victims. Gibbings is survived by an ex wife in Canada, two daughters, and a second wife.

The Ravin 500 broke up in the air and the wreckage rained down on Emoyeni sugar plantation, leaving a debris field of eight hundred meters.

Boeing, British Airways, clipped building, S. Africa

Boeing Hits Building

A British Airways Boeing 747-436 was taxiing for takeoff from Johannesburg-OR Tambo Airport. The plane missed a turn, went on to taxiway M which was too narrow, and the wing hit a building. (I guess December 22nd was the day for planes all over the world hitting things.) The plane’s wing was damaged, but luckily no one aboard was, except the pilot was probably pretty red in the face. Oops.

The wing did a pretty good job of cutting into a two story building. Four employees of Johannesburg-OR Tambo airport were slightly injured. The airport emergency team handled the plane’s fuel leak, and of course, an investigation is under way.

Not the location of “M” on the chart below:


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Aviation Attorney, Crash, engine trouble, S. Africa, Yakovlev (Aerostar)

Yak Crashes Strawberry Field

A Yakovlev Yak-18T owned by Enjoair Clanwilliam and flying out of Stellenbosch Airport in S. Africa crashed, killing the pilot.

The plane suffered engine failure thirty minutes after takeoff.

The pilot lost the engine at around 200′ and tried turning back back. The plane spun into the strawberry field hothouses. The plane impacted and caught on fire. Paramedics found the wreckage on a farm.

Netcare911 and the fire department responded to the scene.

The pilot died on impact.

The accident is under investigation.


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Africa, airliners.net, Extra, hard, private, S. Africa, stunt

Fatal Crash during Secunda Airshow

 


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A Red Bull Extra 300 aircraft crashed on October 12 during a Secunda airshow in Mpumalanga.

The engine appeared to stall when the pilot came out of a dive. The plane leveled out, made it to the ground and skidded seventy meters. When the plane caught fire, the pilot, Glen Dell, had to be helped from the cockpit. Reports indicated that he was airlifted and hospitalized at Mediclinic with burns and other injuries then transferred to Glenwood hospital/Netcare Sunninghill Hospital for burn care, but succumbed to the injuries.

The plane was a Extra 330LC, which is a Lycoming AEIO-580 powered two-seat competition aircraft, a type of Aerobatic monoplane, designed in 1987 by Walter Extra, an award-winning German aerobatic pilot and built by Extra Flugzeugbau.

Dell had 25,000 hours flying experience on 250 aircraft, held a zero foot aerobatic display waiver, which is awarded to pilots with proven competency and reputation reflecting display pilot expertise. In 2004, Glen finished first overall at the 6th Advanced World Aerobatic Championships, becoming the first South African to win. He had competed several times in the Red Bull Air Race but had announced he was returning to South African Airlines.

The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the cause of the crash.
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Crash, fog, private, Robinson, S. Africa

Helicopter Crash in Schoemanskloof Kills Lion Sands Game Resort CEO


A privately owned Robinson R-44 with four aboard crashed in the vicinity of Schoemanskloof outside Nelspruit in South Africa. The flight had taken off from Johannesburg and was en route to White river when it crashed in heavy mist. No one aboard survived. The fatalities were listed as Nick More, Pierre de Villiers, Lance Cooper and Elmarie Martens.

Remains of the victims will be handled at the state mortuary in Pretoria.

The South African Civil Aviation Authority will be investigating the crash site, Zondagskraal farm, four kilometers from the N4 highway.

Pilot Mr Nick More, owned the helicopter and was CEO of Lion Sands Game Resort.

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport indicated that the flight plan listed that More departed from Nelspruit Airfield at 06:30, collected passengers at Casterbridge. The destination was listed as Grand Central Airport in Gauteng.


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Crash, De-Havilland, private, S. Africa, student pilot

Trainer Flight Crashes in Modimola Dam, South Africa

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On April 16, 2013, a Pearl Coral-owned de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth with two aboard crashed in Modimola Dam in Mmabatho in South Africa.

The training flight crashed into the water witnessed by a cattle herder near the dam.

When boats arrived to search, it was dark, and too late to search.

Initially, the occupants were assumed to be the pilot and an assistant; and it is assumed this was a trainer from Mafikeng Airport. The cause of the crash is unknown.

Police divers found the instructor in the water. The student pilot’s body was trapped inside the plane which was submerged in water with only its tail visible.

The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating.


Update
The fatalities were named by police as instructor Marthinus Steyn, 54, and student pilot Narco van Straaten, 23.


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Beechcraft, Bell, Crash, De-Havilland, S. Africa, USA

Small Plane Crashes on Mar 23

On MARCH 23,2013:

  • a Romeo Aviation Beech A36 Bonanza crashed north of Cordova,IL after striking a power pole.
  • a Sky Dive City de Havilland Canada DHC-6-200 Twin Otter near Zephyrhills, FL flew 22 sky divers; one diver and one skydriver instructor died after a jump. Their bodies were found in woods near the airport.
  • A Natal Bell 206B-3 Jet Ranger III crashed in the Pietermaritzburg city center with five aboard. All five were injured, four hospitalized. No fatalities.
Bell, clipped trees, engine trouble, Helicopter, private, S. Africa

Cropdusting Chopper Crash in S. Africa


On Jan 18, 2013, a private crop dusting Bell 47 helicopter near Dunstan Farrell TB hospital in Hibberdene S. Africa developed an engine problem.

A witness says the pilot struck a tree while spraying a field of ground nuts.

The ambulance company received the call at 9:00 a.m.

The pilot managed to land in a sugar cane field before the helicopter caught fire. The pilot escaped by pushing out the glass, and suffered minor injuries but the helicopter was a total loss. He was hospitalized. There wasn’t much more than the tail left remaining of the cropduster.

Crash, fire, private, private chartered, S. Africa, student pilot, Ultralight

Trike Crash in Western Cape


On January 10, 2013, a Windlass Aquila Trike en route from Wintervogel Airfield with an instructor and student pilot took off on a training flight. Bystanders reported that the pilot turned back toward the airputt but crashed and caught fire.

Wintervogel is a private airfield near Klipheuwel in the Western Cape. The pilot was reported to be German, and the passenger from Tableview.

Paramedics and an emergency team responded to the scene but there were two fatalities.


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Crash, Douglas, military/police, S. Africa, weather

South Africa Military Plane Crashes killing 11

What: South African military Douglas C-47TP Dakota
Where: Drakensberg mountains
When: Dec 5, 2012
Who: 11 crew and passengers
Why: A military plane that took off from Pretoria crashed in the Drakensberg (trans. Dragon Mountain) mountains killing everyone aboard. Soldiers located the wreckage near Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal province.

Six crew members and five passengers were on the flight, which encountered bad weather. The deceased include a major, a captain, four sergeants, four corporals and one lance corporal.

The accident occurred 17 miles north of Qunu, where Mandela lives. It has not been reported if the crew was connected with Mandela or his medical care. It has been speculated that the crash was weather related.

South Africa’s Defense Department will be investigating.


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Crash, Robinson, S. Africa, unresolved

Helicopter Crash in S. Africa injures Three

What: AST Africa Trading 348 CC Robinson R44 Raven II
Where: Germiston South Africa
When: Sept 19, 2012
Who: 3 injured, no fatalities
Why: The helicopter crashed for unknown reasons in a field near Rand Airport. The pilot was airlifted to Milpark Hospital with chest injuries. A ER24 Advanced Life Support paramedic escorted a woman with a broken leg to Union hospital in the SAPS medevac; and a man was driven by ambulance to Union hospital.

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