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Cessna T206H Crash in South Africa (ZS-CLR)

Morewag farm 20.6 nm north-east of Pilanesberg Aerodrome, ZA

On January 10, 2009, a Cessna T206H (registration ZS-CLR) was involved in an aviation accident near Morewag farm 20.6 nm north-east of Pilanesberg Aerodrome, ZA. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot continued the flight into adverse weather conditions and became disorientated, resulting in the aircraft entering a graveyard spiral and impacting terrain. 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 10 January 2009, a Cessna T206H (ZS-CLR) crashed in South Africa after the pilot flew into adverse weather. The pilot was killed, and the aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.

Accident Overview and Flight History On 10 January 2009, a Cessna T206H with registration ZS-CLR crashed in South Africa. The aircraft was operated by Panda Aviation and was on a private Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight from Kornkopie Game Farm in Limpopo Province to Lanseria Aerodrome (FALA). The pilot, a 53-year-old South African male, departed the farm at approximately 1030Z. Prior to the flight, the pilot had refuelled the aircraft on 9 January 2009 and flown from Lanseria to his farm. The pilot held a private licence and had a total of 233.0 flying hours, including 75.8 hours on the Cessna T206H type. He was not rated for flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).

Probable cause

The pilot continued the flight into adverse weather conditions and became disorientated, resulting in the aircraft entering a graveyard spiral and impacting terrain.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jan 2009 Cessna T206H accident near Morewag farm 20.6 nm north-east of Pilanesberg Aerodrome, ZA?

On 10 January 2009, a Cessna T206H (ZS-CLR) crashed in South Africa after the pilot flew into adverse weather. The pilot was killed, and the aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jan 2009 Cessna T206H accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jan 2009 involved a Cessna T206H, registration ZS-CLR, at Morewag farm 20.6 nm north-east of Pilanesberg Aerodrome, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot continued the flight into adverse weather conditions and became disorientated, resulting in the aircraft entering a graveyard spiral and impacting terrain.

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