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Near-Miss at Wonderboom Aerodrome Involves Cessna Caravan and Piper Cherokee Arrow (ZS-OXV and ZS-LSG)

Final approach for Runway 29 crossing N1 high way, ZA

On June 15, 2009, a Cessna Caravan 208 (registration ZS-OXV and ZS-LSG) was involved in an aviation accident near Final approach for Runway 29 crossing N1 high way, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The intermittent VHF radio transmissions from the control tower contributed directly to this near-miss. The busy circuit with only one ATC controller available, contributed to the incident. This summary draws on records from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division.

Sourcesthe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations DivisionPrimary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

On 15 June 2009, a Cessna Caravan (ZS-OXV) and a Piper Cherokee Arrow (ZS-LSG) experienced a near-miss during final approach at Wonderboom Aerodrome. Intermittent ATC radio transmissions contributed to the incident.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On 15 June 2009, a serious incident occurred at Wonderboom Aerodrome (FAWB) involving two aircraft: a Cessna Caravan 208B with registration ZS-OXV and a Piper Cherokee Arrow (PA28RT-201) with registration ZS-LSG. The Cessna Caravan, operated by General Airways, was on a non-scheduled domestic charter flight from Makuleke (Pafuri) to Wonderboom Aerodrome. The Piper Cherokee Arrow was operating as a private flight. The incident took place during the final approach for Runway 29, near the N1 highway, at approximately 1213Z UTC. No injuries or damage were reported, and both aircraft landed safely.

Probable cause

The intermittent VHF radio transmissions from the control tower contributed directly to this near-miss. The busy circuit with only one ATC controller available, contributed to the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jun 2009 Cessna Caravan 208 accident near Final approach for Runway 29 crossing N1 high way, ZA?

On 15 June 2009, a Cessna Caravan (ZS-OXV) and a Piper Cherokee Arrow (ZS-LSG) experienced a near-miss during final approach at Wonderboom Aerodrome. Intermittent ATC radio transmissions contributed to the incident.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jun 2009 Cessna Caravan 208 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jun 2009 involved a Cessna Caravan 208, registration ZS-OXV and ZS-LSG, at Final approach for Runway 29 crossing N1 high way, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The intermittent VHF radio transmissions from the control tower contributed directly to this near-miss. The busy circuit with only one ATC controller available, contributed to the incident.

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