ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 70747
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Monday 28 December 2009 |
| Time: | 13:00 |
| Type: |  Beechcraft F33A Bonanza |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | ZS-NAF |
| MSN: | CE-1553 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Eastern side of the Platberg Mountain near Harrismith -
 South Africa
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Vereeniging - FAVV |
| Margate Airport - FAMG | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot was flying on an IF flight plan from Vereeniging to Margate. In the region of Harrismith, the aircraft contacted ATC and advised them that he had a technical problem and was diverting to Harrismith (FAHR). A few minutes later the aircraft flew into the Eastern side of the Platberg Mountain at high speed, a mere 200ft from the top.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/article243358.ece/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Dec-2009 10:00 | slowkid | Added |
| 29-Dec-2009 10:41 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative] |
| 29-Dec-2009 15:18 | RobertMB | Updated [Narrative] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation