Investigation number
AE-2018-055
Occurrence date
Location
Wonderboom Airport, South Africa
State
International
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
External Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau was an accredited representative to assist the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for their investigation of a General Dynamics Convair 340, registered ZS-BRV, which collided with a building near Wonderboom Airport, South Africa, on 10 July 2018.

During the initial climb, smoke was observed emanating from the left engine. The aircraft subsequently collided with a building. One person on board the aircraft was fatally injured and 18 people were injured. One person on the ground was fatally injured and two people sustained serious injuries.

The SACAA’s Accident and Incident Investigations Division has completed the investigation and the final report is now available. Any enquires relating to the investigation should be directed to the SACAA at: www.caa.co.za

Aircraft Details
Model
General Dynamics - Convair 340
Registration
ZS-BRV
Serial number
215-54-2813
Departure point
Wonderboom Airport, South Africa
Destination
Wonderboom Airport, South Africa
Damage
Substantial