Accident Overview
On September 1, 2018, at 1247 Universal Coordinated Time, a Cessna 182M, registration ZS-IAM, collided with trees while on final approach to land at Leshiba Wilderness in South Africa. The pilot and the sole passenger were seriously injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage.
Flight Details
The flight was operating under the pertinent civil regulations of the South African government. No other operational details, such as the flight origin, purpose, or time of day, were provided in the initial report.
Damage and Injuries
The Cessna 182M was substantially damaged as a result of the collision. The pilot and passenger both suffered serious injuries. The report does not specify the nature or extent of their injuries beyond this classification.
Investigation
The accident investigation falls under the jurisdiction of the Government of South Africa. The Civil Aviation Authority, through its Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division, is responsible for the inquiry. The contact information for the CAA is provided for further inquiries: Private Bag X 73, Halfway House 1685, South Africa; telephone +27 0 11 545-1000 or +27 0 83 461-6277 (24 hours); email [email protected]; fax +27 0 11 545 1465; website http://www.caa.co.za.
This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of South Africa at the time of publication. No probable cause has been determined or announced by the investigating authority as of the release of this information.