ZS-DJT
Flight / Schedule
ZS-DJT
Aircraft
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon RapideRegistration
ZS-DJT
MSN
6498
Year of Manufacture
1940
Operator
Ladysmith Air CharterDate
October 11, 1963 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal
Region
Africa • South Africa
Coordinates
-28.5587°, 29.7825°
Narrative Report
On October 11, 1963 at 12:00 AM, ZS-DJT experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide, operated by Ladysmith Air Charter, with the event recorded near Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After touchdown at Ladysmith Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration ZS-DJT, MSN 6498, year of manufacture 1940.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -28.5587°, 29.7825°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After touchdown at Ladysmith Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
5
Estimated Survivors
6
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Operator
Ladysmith Air CharterFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • South Africa
Aircraft Details
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