Fatal aircraft accident in Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve

3 fatalities • Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, South Africa • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-12-13 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, South Africa?

A training flight departing from Heidelberg Airport ended in a fatal crash within the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-12-13 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-12-13 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration ZS-NXY, operated by C90 Partnership, at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, South Africa.

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