On August 18, 1956, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration ZS-AVZ) operated by Stewart & Lloyds was involved in an aviation accident near Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An unidentified aircraft crashed at Rand Airport in Johannesburg, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.
What happened
A flight involving an unidentified aircraft ended in a crash at Rand Airport, located in Johannesburg. During the event, the aircraft departed from its intended path and came to rest in a nearby field. While the impact was severe enough to render the aircraft a total loss, there were no injuries reported among those on board.
Findings
The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain unknown at this time. The incident resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, leaving the specific mechanical or operational triggers for the crash unconfirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 18 Aug 1956 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident near Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa?
An unidentified aircraft crashed at Rand Airport in Johannesburg, resulting in no injuries but significant damage to the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Aug 1956 De Havilland DH.104 Dove accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Aug 1956 involved a De Havilland DH.104 Dove, registration ZS-AVZ, operated by Stewart & Lloyds, at Johannesburg-Rand, South Africa.
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