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Fatal Ambulance Flight Crash Near Lanseria Airport (9J-AAW)

Lanseria, South AfricaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 31, 1985, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration 9J-AAW) operated by Sunair was involved in an aviation accident near Lanseria, South Africa during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft on an ambulance flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg crashed near Lanseria Airport after being diverted due to poor weather, killing all five occupants.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A twin-engine aircraft departed Lusaka on an ambulance flight destined for Johannesburg. During the descent phase toward Jan Smuts Airport, the pilot encountered limited visibility caused by poor weather conditions. As a result, the flight was diverted to Lanseria Airport. A few minutes later, while approaching Lanseria, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. All five occupants on board were killed in the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or the precise cause of the crash. The accident occurred in the vicinity of Lanseria Airport following the diversion from the original destination.