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Fatal Mountain Strike Involving South African Air Defence School Aircraft (ZS-CBC)

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On November 28, 1980, a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (registration ZS-CBC) operated by Jarlin Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Oudtshoorn, South Africa in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the north face of Mt Fouriesberg near Oudtshoorn while flying from Johannesburg-Rand to Riversdale, killing all four South African Air Defence School occupants.

Incident Overview and Route Details A twin-engine aircraft was operating a flight from Johannesburg-Rand Airport to Riversdale when it encountered a fatal accident. The aircraft was carrying four members of the South African Air Defence School at the time of the incident. ## Crash Location and Impact During the flight, the aircraft struck the north face of Mt Fouriesberg. This mountain is located in the region of Oudtshoorn, approximately 10 km west of Robinson Pass. ## Casualties All four occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. No survivors were reported from the incident.

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