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Uninjured Crash of Single-Engine Aircraft Near Bulwer (3010)

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On February 24, 1996, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration 3010) operated by South African Air Force - SAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Bulwer, South Africa in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed near Bulwer after encountering engine problems during a combined exercise. All 11 occupants, including passengers from the 41st Squadron, escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview and Context A single-engine aircraft departed Margate Airport to participate in a combined exercise. During the flight, the crew encountered technical problems with the engine while cruising in limited visibility. The crew decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft clipped trees and crashed near Bulwer. All 11 occupants escaped uninjured. The passengers were attached to the 41st Squadron. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact cause beyond the reported engine technical problems and tree strike during the emergency landing attempt.

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What happened in the 24 Feb 1996 Cessna 208A Caravan accident near Bulwer, South Africa?

A single-engine aircraft crashed near Bulwer after encountering engine problems during a combined exercise. All 11 occupants, including passengers from the 41st Squadron, escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Feb 1996 Cessna 208A Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Feb 1996 involved a Cessna 208A Caravan, registration 3010, operated by South African Air Force - SAAF, at Bulwer, South Africa.

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