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April 29, 2018 · Taylorcraft BC12 D · ZS-BLD
Vryheid, ZA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Vryheid, ZA
Aircraft
Taylorcraft BC12 D
Tail Number
ZS-BLD
Operator
Ca Keuchel
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18WA138
On April 29, 2018, at 1110 coordinated universal time, a Taylorcraft BC 12-D airplane, registration ZS-BLD, sustained substantial damage under unknown circumstances following a departure from Vryheid Aerodrome (FAVY), Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Both occupants were fatally injured.The Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa, Accident & Incident Investigation Division (AIID) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative 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 Website: http://www.caa.co.za
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On April 29, 2018, at 1110 coordinated universal time, a Taylorcraft BC 12-D airplane, registration ZS-BLD, sustained substantial damage under unknown circumstances following a departure from Vryheid Aerodrome (FAVY), Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Both occupants were fatally injured.The Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa, Accident & Incident Investigation Division (AIID) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative 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 Website: http://www.caa.co.za
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:10 UTC
Nearest AirportVereeniging Aerodrome (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12 D
Tail NumberZS-BLD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCa Keuchel
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0