No fatalities

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

Bulwer, South AfricaFlight

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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data 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.