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Serious Incident Involving Bombardier CL-600-2B19 at O.R. Tambo International Airport (ZS-CMK)

Parking Bay C16 at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Gauteng, ZA

On February 12, 2025, a Bombardier INC; CL-600-2B19 (registration ZS-CMK) was involved in an aviation accident near Parking Bay C16 at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Gauteng, ZA. 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 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

On 12 February 2025, a Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (ZS-CMK) struck a fuel bowser while taxiing at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, but no injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 12 February 2025, a Bombardier CL-600-2B19 aircraft, registration ZS-CMK, was involved in a serious incident at O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR) in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The aircraft, which had a serial number of 7292 and 33,325.59 total airframe hours, was preparing for a scheduled international flight to Victoria Falls Airport (FVFA) in Zimbabwe. The flight was operated under Part 121 of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) 2011. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was carrying a flight crew of three (two pilots and one cabin crew member) and 32 passengers. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the outer leading edge of the right wing, while the fuel bowser sustained damage to its control panel and refuelling rig. No fatalities or injuries were reported among the people on board or on the ground.

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