ZS-DKR

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • October 6, 1970Accident

    Shortly after takeoff from Johannesburg-Rand Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The pilot decided to return for an emergency landing and starter a left hand circuit. Shortly later, the airplane went out of control and crashed 2 km from the runway threshold. The captain Paddy Johnston and two passengers were killed while eight other occupants were injured, among them the copilot, captain Roy Matthews. Probable cause (official findings): Engine failure for undetermined reaso

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