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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes on Approach to Durban After Gear Warning (ZS-KPF)

Durban, South AfricaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 15, 1988, a Cessna 402 (registration ZS-KPF) operated by City Air was involved in an aviation accident near Durban, South Africa during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed on approach to Durban Airport after the pilot reported a right main gear warning light during a charter flight from Margate to Nelspruit. All eight occupants were rescued.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft crashed while on approach to Durban Airport after the pilot encountered a red warning light for the right main gear. The incident occurred a few minutes after takeoff from Margate Airport during a charter flight to Nelspruit. The pilot was cleared by air traffic control to divert to Durban Airport for an emergency landing. All eight occupants were rescued following the crash. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact cause of the crash. The probable cause is not stated in the source. The incident involved a twin-engine aircraft, a charter flight, a gear warning, an emergency diversion, and a crash on approach.

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