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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

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Registration:

RA-05708

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Johannesburg - Jamba

MSN:

1G153-21

YOM:

1974

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After takeoff from Johannesburg-Rand Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft nosed up and stalled. It collided with power cables and crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures as the cargo was not properly secured in the cabin and shifted after liftoff, causing the aircraft to stall and crash.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in Umtata: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1993

Type of aircraft:

Casa 212 Aviocar

Operator:

Transkei Defence Force Air Wing

Registration:

TDF-01

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Umtata - Umtata

MSN:

362

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1986

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Crashed shortly after takeoff from Umtata Airport while engaged in a local training flight. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Pretoria: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1991

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 404 Titan

Operator:

AOC Survey

Registration:

ZS-LUI

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Pretoria - Pretoria

MSN:

404-0100

YOM:

1977

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Following a survey mission of 4 hours and 10 minutes, the twin engine aircraft returned to Pretoria-Wonderboom Airport where it was refueled. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The pilot elected to return when the aircraft lost height, struck a tree and crashed, bursting into flames. Two occupants were killed and two others were injured.

Probable cause:

Failure of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Swearingen SA226TC Metro II in Johannesburg

Date & Time: Nov 18, 1988

Type of aircraft:

Swearingen SA226 Metro II

Operator:

Registration:

ZS-LKG

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

TC-291

YOM:

1979

Location:

Johannesburg-Oliver Reginald Tambo (Jan Smuts)

Gauteng

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South Africa

Region:

Africa

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After takeoff from Johannesburg-Jan Smuts Airport, the crew declared an emergency following the failure of the left engine. The crew elected to return but eventually completed a belly landing in a field located near the airport. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Failure of the left engine shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante in Germiston: 17 killed

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1988 at 1728 LT

Type of aircraft:

Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante

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Registration:

ZS-LGP

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Phalaborwa – Johannesburg

MSN:

110-402

YOM:

1982

Flight number:

MN206

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On approach to Johannesburg-Jan Smuts Airport, the twin engine aircraft suffered an in-flight explosion, broke in two and crashed in a industrial area located in Germiston, about 13 km southwest from the airport. The cockpit was found about 250 meters from the main wreckage and all 17 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the accident was the consequence of an in-flight explosion caused by the detonation of a bomb. A mineworker encountering marital and financial problems boarded the plane at Phalaborwa Airport with a bomb consisting of nitroglycerin and ammonium nitrate. He recently contracted an important life insurance.

Crash of a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air in Johannesburg: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 13, 1987

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 200 Super King Air

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Registration:

ZS-KMT

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Johannesburg - Johannesburg

MSN:

BB-767

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1981

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The crew (two instructeurs and three student pilots) departed Johannesburg-Rand Airport for a local training flight. After takeoff, while in initial climb, an instructor simulated an engine failure. The aircraft stalled and crashed on dorms located near the airport and dedicated to the Germiston Mining employees. Three crew members were killed while two others were injured. There were no casualties on the ground.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air in Lanseria: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 31, 1985

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 80 Queen Air

Operator:

Sunair

Registration:

9J-AAW

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Ambulance

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Lusaka – Johannesburg

MSN:

LD-429

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1970

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The twin engine airplane departed Lusaka on an ambulance flight to Johannesburg. While descending to Jan smuts Airport, the pilot encountered limited visibility due to poor weather conditions and was diverted to Lanseria Airport. Few minutes later, while approaching Lanseria, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, killing all five occupants.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan in Lanseria: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1985

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 404 Titan

Operator:

Southern Cross Aviation

Registration:

N302SP

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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404-0840

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1981

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After takeoff from Lanseria Airport, while climbing, the pilot reported engine problems and elected to return. Shortly later, the aircraft went out of control and crashed few km from the airfield. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680F in Pretoria

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1982

Type of aircraft:

Rockwell Grand Commander 680

Operator:

Deelgroei

Registration:

ZS-KAU

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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680F-943-14

YOM:

1960

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Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Pretoria-Wonderboom Airport. The occupant fate is unknown. It is believed that the aircraft went out of control following a fire in the cabin while on approach.