Fatal accident involving Taylorcraft BC12 in Vryheid, South Africa

2 fatalities • Vryheid, South Africa

A Taylorcraft BC12-D aircraft sustained substantial damage following a departure from Vryheid Aerodrome, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On April 29, 2018, at 1110 UTC, a Taylorcraft BC 12-D, registration ZS-BLD, was involved in an accident following its departure from Vryheid Aerodrome (FAVY) in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. The aircraft sustained substantial damage under circumstances that were not immediately known at the time of the report. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the two occupants on board.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident could not be determined from the available information.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Apr 2018 TAYLORCRAFT BC12 D accident near Vryheid, South Africa?

A Taylorcraft BC12-D aircraft sustained substantial damage following a departure from Vryheid Aerodrome, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Apr 2018 TAYLORCRAFT BC12 D accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Apr 2018 involved a TAYLORCRAFT BC12 D, operated by CA Keuchel, at Vryheid, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident could not be determined from the available information.

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