Accident Overview
On May 10, 2019, at approximately 11:05 Coordinated Universal Time, a JM Kemp RT13B, registered ZU-FUO, was destroyed when it impacted a ridge north of the Mountain View Lodge Airport, near the town of Mookgopong, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The pilot and passenger received fatal injuries.
Flight Details
According to information provided by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), the pilot and passenger took off from Volksrust airfield in Mpumalanga Province. The airplane approached the destination airfield from the west, with the intention to initially overfly the landing strip to ensure it was clear of animals. The pilot then made a left turn to join the circuit, and the airplane struck the ridge. A post-impact fire erupted and consumed the airplane.
Aircraft Information
SACAA reported that the airplane was a modified Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk (serial number 38-780720), and that it was equipped with a Lycoming O-320-B1A engine (serial number L1364-55A). The aircraft was registered as a JM Kemp RT13B.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of South Africa. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of South Africa. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority, Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division, Private Bag X 73, Halfway House 1685, South Africa.