Zlin Z-50L crash near Kitty Hawk Airport

1 fatality • Gauteng Province, South Africa

A Zlin Z-50L aircraft crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff in South Africa, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

On October 6, 2017, at approximately 1530 UTC, a Zlin Z-50L, registered as ZS-VAR, crashed in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The aircraft was performing a personal flight and had departed from Kitty Hawk Airport (FAKT) shortly before the accident occurred.

During the flight, the aircraft impacted terrain, which resulted in the destruction of the plane. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were characterized by visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 2017 ZLIN Z50 L accident near Gauteng Province, South Africa?

A Zlin Z-50L aircraft crashed into terrain shortly after takeoff in South Africa, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Oct 2017 ZLIN Z50 L accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Oct 2017 involved a ZLIN Z50 L, at Gauteng Province, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided source material.

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