Swartkop AFB - Kei Mouth
Flight / Schedule
Swartkop AFB - Kei Mouth
Aircraft
Cessna 208A CaravanRegistration
3009
MSN
208-0159
Year of Manufacture
1989
Operator
South African Air ForceDate
July 23, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Kei Mouth Eastern Cape
Region
Africa • South Africa
Coordinates
-32.6814°, 28.3758°
Narrative Report
On July 23, 2011 at 12:00 AM, Swartkop AFB - Kei Mouth experienced a crash involving Cessna 208A Caravan, operated by South African Air Force, with the event recorded near Kei Mouth Eastern Cape.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
On final approach to Kei Mouth Airport in the Eastern Cape Province, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. While both occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The crew was completing a positioning flight from Swartkop AFB.
Aircraft reference details include registration 3009, MSN 208-0159, year of manufacture 1989.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -32.6814°, 28.3758°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Kei Mouth Airport in the Eastern Cape Province, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. While both occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The crew was completing a positioning flight from Swartkop AFB.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Swartkop AFB - Kei Mouth
Operator
South African Air ForceFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • South Africa
