What happened
On November 29, 2018, at approximately 1606 UTC, a Cessna U206D with registration ZS-DIV struck terrain near the Skoonman Kloff in the Machadodorp area of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The aircraft, operated by Bushflying Air Safaris, was involved in an accident that resulted in 5 serious injuries to the pilot and four passengers. There were no fatalities. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the impact.
The investigation
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is conducting the investigation into the accident. Because the aircraft and engines were manufactured in the United States, the NTSB has appointed a US-accredited representative to assist the SACAA with the inquiry.