South Africa

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Johannesburg-Oliver Reginald Tambo (Jan Smuts)

Schedule:

Johannesburg - Bujumbura

MSN:

185 0084 04

YOM:

1965

Flight number:

RMY202

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Beechcraft 200 Super King Air

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Aircraft flight hours:

18766

Aircraft flight cycles:

7040

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll un runway 03L at Johannesburg-Jan Smuts Airport, the pilot-in-command started the rotation but the aircraft failed to respond. The captain decided to reject takeoff and initiated an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, struck a concrete block, rolled for 200 metres then lost its left main gear and engine n°1 before coming to rest. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the total weight of the aircraft was five tons above MTOW while the CofG was too far forward, out of the envelope. In such conditions, the aircraft was not properly configured and a takeoff was impossible.

Crash of a Beechcraft B200C Super King Air in Steynsburg

Date & Time: May 10, 1997 at 1700 LT

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

ZS-LNV

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Government

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Rennies Express Air Services

Schedule:

Steynsburg - Pretoria

MSN:

BL-71

YOM:

1983

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Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll, the twin engine aircraft struck a dip, causing a propeller to struck the ground and the aircraft to lose power and speed. Unable to take off, the aircraft veered off runway to the left, went through three fences, crossed a dirt road and came to rest in an open field. All seven occupants were rescued, among them one was slightly injured. The aircraft was dispatched in Steynsburg to enable five forensic experts and detectives to conduct an investigation of suspected arson, as the Grand Hotel at the town was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Piaggio P.166S Albatross in Johannesburg

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1997

Type of aircraft:

Piaggio P.166 Albatross

Operator:

Registration:

ZS-NJR

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Johannesburg-Oliver Reginald Tambo (Jan Smuts)

Schedule:

Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth

MSN:

455

YOM:

1973

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Region:

Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve

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Circumstances:

Shortly after liftoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway end. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control during initial following an engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Beechcraft C90-1 King Air in the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1996

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 90 King Air

Operator:

C90 Partnership

Registration:

ZS-NXY

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Heidelberg - Heidelberg

MSN:

LJ-1058

YOM:

1983

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Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain

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Circumstances:

The twin engine aircraft departed Heidelberg Airport for a local training flight with three pilots on board. Ten minutes after takeoff, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in hilly terrain located in the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Sabie

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1996

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ZS-MZH

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Private

Site:

Mountains

MSN:

31-7405232

YOM:

1974

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Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area near Sabie. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Cessna 208 Caravan I in Bulwer

Date & Time: Feb 24, 1996 at 0743 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 208A Caravan

Operator:

Registration:

3010

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Site:

MSN:

208-0160

YOM:

1989

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Circumstances:

The single engine aircraft departed Margate Airport to take part to a combined exercice. En route, while cruising in limited visibility, the crew encountered technical problems with the engine and decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft clipped trees and crashed near Bulwer. All 11 occupants escaped uninjured. The passengers were attached to the 41st Squadron.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Johannesburg: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1996

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain

Operator:

Registration:

ZS-KBY

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Johannesburg-Oliver Reginald Tambo (Jan Smuts)

MSN:

31-7852067

YOM:

1978

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Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Johannesburg-Oliver Reginald Tambo Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed near Boksburg, about 5 km south of the airport. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Johannesburg: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1995

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Registration:

RA-05708

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