ZS-KKR

After landing in Winterveld, the aircraft (a Panther III version) hit a rock on the ground. On impact, the right main gear was torn off. The aircraft veered to the right and came to rest with its right wing severely damaged. Nobody was injured but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Flight / Schedule

ZS-KKR

Registration

ZS-KKR

MSN

31-8052183

Year of Manufacture

1980

Date

May 7, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Winterveld Gauteng

Region

Africa • South Africa

Crash Cause

Other causes

Narrative Report

On May 7, 2008 at 12:00 AM, ZS-KKR experienced a crash involving Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, operated by Torquip Transmission Services, with the event recorded near Winterveld Gauteng.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.

Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. After landing in Winterveld, the aircraft (a Panther III version) hit a rock on the ground. On impact, the right main gear was torn off. The aircraft veered to the right and came to rest with its right wing severely damaged. Nobody was injured but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration ZS-KKR, MSN 31-8052183, year of manufacture 1980.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

After landing in Winterveld, the aircraft (a Panther III version) hit a rock on the ground. On impact, the right main gear was torn off. The aircraft veered to the right and came to rest with its right wing severely damaged. Nobody was injured but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Cause: Other causes

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

0

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

Known people on board: 0

Operational Details

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Africa • South Africa

Aircraft Details

Registration

ZS-KKR

MSN

31-8052183

Year of Manufacture

1980