What happened
During a scheduled training mission, a single-engine aircraft was performing a flight from Sabi Sabi to Lydenburg. The flight was being conducted on behalf of the 41st Squadron. As the aircraft was in the process of descending toward its destination in Lydenburg, it struck terrain in a mountainous area situated near the Long Tom Pass.
The accident resulted in three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft. Additionally, two passengers sustained serious injuries during the impact.
Findings
No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the cause of the crash were provided in the initial report.