Accident
On September 24, 2009, at approximately 0557 UTC, a BAE Jetstream 4100, registration 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.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The copilot and flight attendant received serious injuries. The airplane was destroyed. There was no fire.
Flight Details
The destination of the flight was Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Investigation
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is investigating the accident. As the State of design and manufacture of the engines, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to participate in the SACAA investigation.