No fatalities

2011-07-23: Cessna 208A Caravan (3009) — South African Air Force - SAAF — Kei Mouth, South Africa

Kei Mouth, South AfricaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 23, 2011, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration 3009) operated by South African Air Force - SAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Kei Mouth, South Africa during landing or approach. 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 1781195385Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed while on final approach to Kei Mouth Airport in the Eastern Cape, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the plane.

What happened

During a positioning flight originating from Swartkop AFB, a single-engine aircraft was conducting its final approach to Kei Mouth Airport, located in the Eastern Cape Province. During this phase of flight, the aircraft impacted the ground under circumstances that remain undetermined.

Despite the impact, there were no injuries reported among the two occupants on board. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, as it was deemed beyond repair following the accident.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash has not yet been established, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and impact are currently unknown.