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Cessna 150L Crash at Marble Hall Aerodrome (ZS-NRX)

Marble Hall airfield 300 metres from the threshold of Runway 22, ZA

On November 25, 2018, a Cessna 150L (registration ZS-NRX) was involved in an aviation accident near Marble Hall airfield 300 metres from the threshold of Runway 22, ZA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The miscalculating of the take-off distance required to clear a 50ft obstacle and the required performance for a safe climb out, resulting in the aircraft impacting with trees after take-off. 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

A Cessna 150L (ZS-NRX) crashed after takeoff from Marble Hall Aerodrome on 25 November 2018. The aircraft failed to clear trees due to miscalculated takeoff distance. No injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On 25 November 2018 at 0635Z, a Cessna 150L with registration ZS-NRX departed Marble Hall Aerodrome (FAMI) in Limpopo Province, South Africa, bound for Rand Aerodrome (FAGM) in Gauteng Province. The aircraft was operating under Part 135 air transport regulations and carried one pilot and one passenger. The flight was conducted in daylight conditions with a surface wind of 040° at 4 knots, a temperature of 22 °C, and visibility of 10 km. The accident site was located at coordinates S24°59’47.5” E29°16’37.3” at an elevation of 2,979 feet above mean sea level. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, but no injuries were reported among the occupants.

Probable cause

The miscalculating of the take-off distance required to clear a 50ft obstacle and the required performance for a safe climb out, resulting in the aircraft impacting with trees after take-off.

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