Pilatus PC-12 crash near Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

9 fatalities • Plettenberg, South Africa

A Pilatus PC-12 operated by Majuba Aviation crashed during its approach to Plettenberg Bay Airport, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

On February 8, 2011, at 1430 UTC, a Pilatus PC-12, registration ZS-GAA, crashed while performing an approach to Plettenberg Bay Airport in South Africa. The flight had originated from Queenstown, South Africa. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was operating under instrument meteorological conditions.

The crash resulted in 9 fatal injuries, involving the pilot, the copilot, and seven passengers. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Feb 2011 PILATUS PC-12 accident near Plettenberg, South Africa?

A Pilatus PC-12 operated by Majuba Aviation crashed during its approach to Plettenberg Bay Airport, resulting in nine fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Feb 2011 PILATUS PC-12 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Feb 2011 involved a PILATUS PC-12, operated by Majuba Aviation, at Plettenberg, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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