Piper PA28 crash near Johannesburg

2 fatalities • Johannesburg, South Africa

A Piper PA28-140 crashed during an emergency landing attempt near Mountain View Airfield, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On March 7, 2016, at approximately 1410 UTC, a Piper PA28-140, registration ZS-EXV, was destroyed after impacting terrain while attempting an emergency landing at Mountain View Airfield (FAMV) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The flight originated from Lanseria International Airport (FALA) with the intention of traveling to Wonderboom Airport (FAWB). During the flight, the crew attempted to reach Mountain View Airfield for an emergency landing. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the pilot and the passenger.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Mar 2016 PIPER PA28 140 accident near Johannesburg, South Africa?

A Piper PA28-140 crashed during an emergency landing attempt near Mountain View Airfield, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Mar 2016 PIPER PA28 140 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Mar 2016 involved a PIPER PA28 140, operated by Sky Hawk Aviation, at Johannesburg, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

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