Accident Details
On April 29, 2018, at 1110 coordinated universal time, a Taylorcraft BC 12-D airplane, registration ZS-BLD, sustained substantial damage following a departure from Vryheid Aerodrome (FAVY) in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain unknown at this time.
Occupants and Injuries
Both occupants of the aircraft were fatally injured.
Investigation
The Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa, Accident & Incident Investigation Division (AIID), is conducting the investigation. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIID.
Contacts
Inquiries regarding this accident should be directed to:
South African Civil Aviation Authority Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa
Website: http://www.caa.co.za