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Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee Forced Landing at Vereeniging Airfield (ZS-CZR)

Approximately 1.38nm from Vereeniging Airfield Runway 03, ZA

On November 23, 2023, a Piper, PA-28-180 Cherokee (registration ZS-CZR) was involved in an aviation accident near Approximately 1.38nm from Vereeniging Airfield Runway 03, 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

On 23 November 2023, a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee (ZS-CZR) lost engine power during a training flight near Vereeniging Airfield, South Africa. The instructor executed a forced landing at a brick plant; both occupants were unharmed.

Overview and Occurrence Details On 23 November 2023, a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee with registration ZS-CZR, operated by Unitas Flying School, was involved in an accident near Vereeniging Airfield (FAVV) in Gauteng province, South Africa. The aircraft was conducting a training flight under Part 141 of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) 2011. The occurrence was classified as an accident by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID). The flight departed from Runway 03 at FAVV with the intention of returning to the same airfield. Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed during the daytime operation. The accident occurred at approximately 1430Z, at GPS coordinates 26°35'31.80 South, 027°56'58.24 East, near a field elevation of 4,855 feet.

Engine failure

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What happened in the 23 Nov 2023 Piper, PA-28-180 Cherokee accident near Approximately 1.38nm from Vereeniging Airfield Runway 03, ZA?

On 23 November 2023, a Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee (ZS-CZR) lost engine power during a training flight near Vereeniging Airfield, South Africa. The instructor executed a forced landing at a brick plant; both occupants were unharmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Nov 2023 Piper, PA-28-180 Cherokee accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Nov 2023 involved a Piper, PA-28-180 Cherokee, registration ZS-CZR, at Approximately 1.38nm from Vereeniging Airfield Runway 03, ZA.

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