Aircraft impact on Mt Fouriesberg during flight to Riversdale

4 fatalities • Oudtshoorn, South Africa • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain in the Oudtshoorn region, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

A twin-engine airplane was performing a scheduled flight from Johannesburg-Rand Airport toward Riversdale when it encountered terrain near the Robinson Pass area. During the transit, the aircraft collided with the northern face of Mt Fouriesberg, situated approximately 10 km west of Robinson Pass in the Oudtshoorn region.

The flight was transporting four personnel belonging to the South African Air Defence School at the time of the accident. The impact resulted in four fatalities, with no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

The investigation into the crash indicates that the aircraft struck the north face of the mountain during its en route phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with the northern face of Mt Fouriesberg while in transit.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-11-28 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident near Oudtshoorn, South Africa?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain in the Oudtshoorn region, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-11-28 Rockwell Aero Commander 500 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-11-28 involved a Rockwell Aero Commander 500, registration ZS-CBC, operated by Jarlin Aviation, at Oudtshoorn, South Africa.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with the northern face of Mt Fouriesberg while in transit.

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