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March 7, 2016 · Piper PA28 140 · ZS-EXV

Johannesburg, ZA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2016
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Johannesburg, ZA
Aircraft
Piper PA28 140
Tail Number
ZS-EXV
Operator
Sky Hawk Aviation
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA16WA339

On March 7, 2016, about 1410 coordinated universal time, Piper PA28-140, South African registration ZS-EXV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an emergency landing to Mountain View Airfield (FAMV), Johannesburg, South Africa. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured. The flight departed Lanseria International Airport (FALA), Johannesburg, South Africa, with an intended destination of Wonderboom Airport (FAWB), Pretoria, South Africa.The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has appointed a US Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 to assist the AIID in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to: South African Civil Aviation Authority Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa Tel.: +27 (0) 11 545-1055/1050 +27 (0) 83 461-6277 (24 hours) E-mail:AiidInbox@caa.co.za Fax: +27 (0) 11 545 1466 Website: http://www.caa.co.za This report is for informational purposes only. All investigative information will be released by the SACAA.

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On March 7, 2016, about 1410 coordinated universal time, Piper PA28-140, South African registration ZS-EXV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an emergency landing to Mountain View Airfield (FAMV), Johannesburg, South Africa. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured. The flight departed Lanseria International Airport (FALA), Johannesburg, South Africa, with an intended destination of Wonderboom Airport (FAWB), Pretoria, South Africa.The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has appointed a US Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 to assist the AIID in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to: South African Civil Aviation Authority Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa Tel.: +27 (0) 11 545-1055/1050 +27 (0) 83 461-6277 (24 hours) E-mail:AiidInbox@caa.co.za Fax: +27 (0) 11 545 1466 Website: http://www.caa.co.za This report is for informational purposes only. All investigative information will be released by the SACAA.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 UTC
Nearest AirportMountain View (0nm)
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA28 140
Tail NumberZS-EXV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSky Hawk Aviation
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data