Cessna 172 crash in Magaliesberg Mountain range

2 fatalities • Hekpoort, South Africa

A commercial flight crashed into a valley near Hekpoort, South Africa, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

On September 3, 2017, at approximately 0930 UTC, a Cessna 172M with registration ZS-JDN crashed into a valley within the Magaliesberg Mountain range near Hekpoort, South Africa. The aircraft had departed from Wonderboom Airport (FAWB) in Pretoria.

The impact destroyed the aircraft, and the two commercial pilots on board sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Sep 2017 CESSNA 172 M accident near Hekpoort, South Africa?

A commercial flight crashed into a valley near Hekpoort, South Africa, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Sep 2017 CESSNA 172 M accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Sep 2017 involved a CESSNA 172 M, operated by TR EAGLE AIR (PTY) LTD, at Hekpoort, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided source material.

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