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Cessna U206C Forced Landing at Delta 200 Airfield (ZS-ZGZ)

On a private road, approximately 2 nautical miles (nm) north of Delta 200 Airfield, Western Cape, ZA

On February 13, 2023, a Cessna U206C Super Skywagon (registration ZS-ZGZ) was involved in an aviation accident near On a private road, approximately 2 nautical miles (nm) north of Delta 200 Airfield, Western Cape, 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

A Cessna U206C Super Skywagon (ZS-ZGZ) made a forced landing on a private road near Delta 200 Airfield on 13 February 2023 after an engine failure. The pilot and six passengers were uninjured.

Incident Overview and Location Details On 13 February 2023, a Cessna U206C Super Skywagon with registration ZS-ZGZ experienced an engine failure during a sport parachuting operation. The aircraft made a forced landing on a private road approximately 2 nautical miles north of Delta 200 Airfield (FADX) in the Western Cape Province. The location was recorded at latitude 33°36' 46.91 S and longitude 018°27' 33.33 E, with an elevation of 220 feet. The airfield is a small unlicensed facility known for skydiving operations and features a single asphalt runway 734 meters long and 9 meters wide. No air traffic control services are available at the site.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Feb 2023 Cessna U206C Super Skywagon accident near On a private road, approximately 2 nautical miles (nm) north of Delta 200 Airfield, Western Cape, ZA?

A Cessna U206C Super Skywagon (ZS-ZGZ) made a forced landing on a private road near Delta 200 Airfield on 13 February 2023 after an engine failure. The pilot and six passengers were uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Feb 2023 Cessna U206C Super Skywagon accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Feb 2023 involved a Cessna U206C Super Skywagon, registration ZS-ZGZ, at On a private road, approximately 2 nautical miles (nm) north of Delta 200 Airfield, Western Cape, ZA.

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