On December 13, 1996, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration ZS-NXY) operated by C90 Partnership was involved in an aviation accident near Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, South Africa in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A training flight departing from Heidelberg Airport ended in a fatal crash within the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
A twin engine aircraft departed from Heidelberg Airport to conduct a local training mission. The flight was operated with a crew of three pilots on board. Approximately ten minutes after the departure from the airfield, the aircraft began an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft subsequently impacted hilly terrain situated inside the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve.
Findings
The crash resulted in three fatalities.
The aircraft was a twin engine aircraft.
The accident occurred during the flight phase following takeoff.
The descent was characterized by a loss of control.