Cessna U206D impacts terrain near Machadodorp

No fatalities • Machadodorp, South Africa

A Cessna U206D crashed near Skoonman Kloff in South Africa, resulting in several serious injuries.

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.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Nov 2018 Cessna U206 D accident near Machadodorp, South Africa?

A Cessna U206D crashed near Skoonman Kloff in South Africa, resulting in several serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Nov 2018 Cessna U206 D accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Nov 2018 involved a Cessna U206 D, operated by Edpauls Motors Cc, at Machadodorp, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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