Johannesburg – A crash crash of a light aircraft near Lanseria International Airport (FALA) claimed the lifespan of the pilot and seriously injured the only passenger.
The fatal accident included Cessna 210, run by an unidentified private party. The aircraft departed from Lanseria and crashed shortly after takeoff, prompting an investigation by the Accident and Incident Investigation Department (AIID) of the Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa (SACAA).
A plane crash killed the pilot
According to AIID, the Cessna 210 aircraft crashed around 10am local time on June 5th, on the grounds of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve near Johannesburg (JNB).
The pilot was fatally injured by the impact, but the passenger was seriously injured and airlifted to a local hospital.
AIID spokesman Sisa Majola confirmed that it had just departed from Lanseria International Airport (FALA) when the aircraft went down.
The emergency response team quickly secured the site, and AIID investigators were dispatched to gather evidence. A preliminary report will be released within 30 days on the official SACAA website.
AIID expressed sadness to the victims' families and reiterated its commitment to clarify the cause of the crash to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Similar incidents
The tragedy follows a similar fatal incident a few weeks ago when a RANS S10 Sakota (registered ZS-WXE) crashed near Middleburg Airfield (FABD), killing both the pilot and passenger.
The deceased was identified as Quinton Steyn (39) and his wife Lizette Steyn (38) and was flying from Nelspruit (MQP) to his home in Middelburg.
The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff on May 5th, and was consumed in a post-impact fire. Emergency personnel declared that both residents had died at the scene. The site was secured by the South African Police (SAPS) as AIID investigations are pending.
AIID confirmed that the aircraft remained within the boundaries of the airfield during the incident. A full investigation is underway and the findings will be published soon
These recent accidents highlight ongoing safety concerns involving South African light aircraft. Both incidents occurred shortly after takeoff, with the aircraft operating for personal, non-commercial purposes.
The full report is pending, but investigators will focus on aircraft maintenance records, pilot training, flight conditions, and operational decisions.
AIID continues to emphasize its commitment to aviation safety and urges all civil aircraft operators to strictly adhere to pre-flight safety protocols and regular maintenance schedules in advance.
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