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Cessna 172I Forced Landing at Lanseria International Aerodrome (ZS-FIF)

Open field, approximately 1.1 nautical miles (nm) from the threshold of Runway 07 at FALA, ZA

On February 25, 2022, a Cessna 172I (registration ZS-FIF) was involved in an aviation accident near Open field, approximately 1.1 nautical miles (nm) from the threshold of Runway 07 at FALA, ZA. No fatalities were reported. 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
Aircraft registered ZS-FIF
Aircraft registered ZS-FIF. Photo: Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On 25 February 2022, a Cessna 172I (ZS-FIF) operated by a student pilot suffered an engine failure on final approach at Lanseria International Aerodrome. The aircraft made a forced landing in an open field, resulting in substantial damage and one injury.

Accident Overview and Flight Details On 25 February 2022, a Cessna 172I with registration ZS-FIF and serial number 172-56705 was involved in an accident at Lanseria International Aerodrome (FALA) in Gauteng Province. The aircraft was operating a solo cross-country navigational training flight under Part 141 of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2011. The flight departed FALA at 0432Z and included stops at Brits Aerodrome (FABS), Warmbaths Aerodrome (FAWB), Pilanesberg Aerodrome (FAPN), and Rustenburg Aerodrome (FARG) before returning to FALA. The total flight duration was 3.5 hours, and the aircraft had a recorded fuel endurance of five hours at departure.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Feb 2022 Cessna 172I accident near Open field, approximately 1.1 nautical miles (nm) from the threshold of Runway 07 at FALA, ZA?

On 25 February 2022, a Cessna 172I (ZS-FIF) operated by a student pilot suffered an engine failure on final approach at Lanseria International Aerodrome. The aircraft made a forced landing in an open field, resulting in substantial damage and one injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Feb 2022 Cessna 172I accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Feb 2022 involved a Cessna 172I, registration ZS-FIF, at Open field, approximately 1.1 nautical miles (nm) from the threshold of Runway 07 at FALA, ZA.

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