3 fatalities

1987-04-13: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (ZS-KMT) — Barlow Rand — Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa

Johannesburg-Rand, South AfricaTakeoff (climb)

On April 13, 1987, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration ZS-KMT) operated by Barlow Rand was involved in an aviation accident near Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa during takeoff. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A training flight with two instructors and three student pilots crashed into dormitories near Johannesburg-Rand Airport after a simulated engine failure, killing three and injuring two others. No ground casualties occurred.

Incident Overview

A training flight operated from Johannesburg-Rand Airport ended in a crash shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was occupied by a crew of five: two instructors and three student pilots. The purpose of the flight was a local training exercise.

Sequence of Events

After departing Johannesburg-Rand Airport, the aircraft entered the initial climb phase. During this climb, one of the instructors simulated an engine failure, a standard training maneuver. Shortly after the simulation, the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed. The impact occurred on dormitory buildings located near the airport. These dormitories were designated as housing for employees of Germiston Mining.

Casualties and Damage

The crash resulted in the deaths of three crew members. Two other crew members were injured. There were no casualties on the ground. The dormitory buildings sustained damage from the crash, but the extent of property damage is not specified in available information.

Aftermath

Emergency services responded to the crash site. The accident remains under investigation by relevant authorities. No further details about the investigation or the aircraft involved have been released.