7 fatalities

17 Aug 2015: CESSNA 441 — Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

On 17 Aug 2015, a CESSNA 441 was involved in an aviation accident near Cape Town, South Africa. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The NTSB has been notified of a Cessna 441 accident in South Africa. A U.S. Accredited Representative will assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13 as the state of manufacturer.

Notification and International Cooperation

The government of South Africa notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Cessna 441 airplane that occurred on August 17, 2015.

NTSB Role

In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa in the investigation. This designation is made because the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of both the airplane and its engine.

Investigation Authority

All investigative information regarding this accident will be released exclusively by the government of South Africa. The NTSB's role is limited to providing technical assistance as requested by the investigating authority.

Aircraft Details

The accident aircraft is a Cessna 441. Further details about the registration, operator, or specifics of the accident have not been provided in the notification. The investigation is ongoing under the direction of South African authorities.