No fatalities

2016-03-03: Cessna 208A Caravan (3004) — South African Air Force - SAAF — Langebaanweg AFB, South Africa

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On March 3, 2016, a Cessna 208A Caravan (registration 3004) operated by South African Air Force - SAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Langebaanweg AFB, South Africa in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft went out of control during flight maneuvers during a night training exercise. 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.

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An aircraft crashed in an open field near Langebaanweg Air Force Base during a night training mission, resulting in injuries to both crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled night training session at Langebaanweg Air Force Base, an aircraft lost control while the crew was performing various flight maneuvers. The aircraft subsequently crashed into an open field situated in the vicinity of the airbase. Upon impact, the plane came to rest in an inverted position. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused two injuries among the crew members.

Findings

While the specific technical reason for the loss of control was not detailed, the accident occurred during the execution of maneuvers during a local training exercise.

Probable cause

The aircraft went out of control during flight maneuvers during a night training exercise.