FlightFinder
Check my flight
No fatalities

Cessna 172 Forced Landing After Engine Power Loss Near Vereeniging (ZS-JTC)

North of runway 21 at Vereeniging (FAVV) in a ploughed field, ZA

On June 19, 1999, a Cessna 172 - 2 NM (registration ZS-JTC) was involved in an aviation accident near North of runway 21 at Vereeniging (FAVV) in a ploughed field, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Carburettor icing. 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 19 June 1999, a Cessna 172 (ZS-JTC) experienced engine vibration and power loss during a training flight, leading to a forced landing in a ploughed field. No injuries were reported. The probable cause was carburettor icing.

Accident Details

On 19 June 1999 at 1400Z, a Cessna 172 aircraft registered ZS-JTC was on a training flight from Vereeniging Aerodrome (FAVV). The pilot was a student with a valid licence and a total flying experience of 19.7 hours, including 14.7 hours on type. The aircraft was the sole occupant. Weather conditions were fine at the time.

Sequence of Events

While the student pilot was consolidating training in the circuit, the engine developed a severe vibration and lost power. The pilot declared an emergency and executed a forced landing in a ploughed field located 2 nautical miles north of runway 21 at Vereeniging.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained minor damage, limited to the propeller and spinner.

Post-Accident Engine Test

Two days after the accident, the aircraft’s engine was started. Initially, minor problems were observed, but these cleared after a short while. Subsequently, the engine ran without further issues.

Probable Cause

The investigation concluded that the accident was most probably a result of carburettor icing.

Icing

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jun 1999 Cessna 172 - 2 NM accident near North of runway 21 at Vereeniging (FAVV) in a ploughed field, ZA?

On 19 June 1999, a Cessna 172 (ZS-JTC) experienced engine vibration and power loss during a training flight, leading to a forced landing in a ploughed field. No injuries were reported. The probable cause was carburettor icing.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jun 1999 Cessna 172 - 2 NM accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jun 1999 involved a Cessna 172 - 2 NM, registration ZS-JTC, at North of runway 21 at Vereeniging (FAVV) in a ploughed field, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Carburettor icing

More accident analyses