Emergency landing attempt following landing gear warning near Margate

No fatalities • Durban, South Africa • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine charter flight diverted to Durban after a landing gear malfunction led to an accident during the approach phase.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Margate Airport on a scheduled charter service bound for Nelspruit, the pilot of the twin engine aircraft observed a red warning light indicating an issue with the right main landing gear. Following this indication, air traffic control authorized an emergency diversion to Durban Airport.

During the subsequent approach to Durban, the aircraft crashed. Despite the impact, all eight occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage without reported fatalities.

Findings

  • The flight crew identified a mechanical malfunction involving the right main gear shortly after takeoff.
  • The accident occurred while the aircraft was performing an approach for an emergency landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed during an emergency approach following the activation of a landing gear warning light.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-08-15 Cessna 402 accident near Durban, South Africa?

A twin-engine charter flight diverted to Durban after a landing gear malfunction led to an accident during the approach phase.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-08-15 Cessna 402 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-08-15 involved a Cessna 402, registration ZS-KPF, operated by City Air, at Durban, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed during an emergency approach following the activation of a landing gear warning light.

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