1 fatality

6 Oct 2019: PIPER PA-28-140 — Huhudi, South Africa

Huhudi, South Africa

On 6 Oct 2019, a PIPER PA-28-140 was involved in an aviation accident near Huhudi, South Africa. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On October 6, 2019, a Piper PA28-140, ZS-EEZ, crashed near Vryburg Airport in Huhudi, South Africa. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries. Aircraft damage extent is unknown. The accident is under investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.

Accident Details

On October 6, 2019, at approximately 1547 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA28-140 aircraft, registration ZS-EEZ, crashed near Vryburg Airport in Huhudi, South Africa. The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the passenger suffered serious injuries. The extent of damage to the airplane is not known.

Operation and Investigation

The aircraft was being operated under the civil aviation regulations of the Government of South Africa. The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), specifically its Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division. The CAA has released this information for the purpose of providing details about the occurrence.

Contact Information

Further information regarding this accident may be obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority:

  • Address: Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division, 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