Accident Overview
On February 8, 2011, at 1430 UTC, a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, registration ZS-GAA, operated by Majuba Aviation, crashed during approach to Plettenberg Bay Airport in South Africa. The flight had departed from Queenstown, South Africa. At the time of the accident, instrument meteorological conditions prevailed.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft was carrying a pilot, a copilot, and seven passengers. All nine occupants sustained fatal injuries.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane was destroyed in the crash.
Investigation
The South African Civil Aviation Authority is conducting an investigation into the accident. In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has designated an Accredited Representative, as the United States is the state of manufacture of the aircraft.
Aircraft and Operator Information
The aircraft was a Pilatus PC-12, registered as ZS-GAA. It was operated by Majuba Aviation.