Accredited Representative - General Dynamics, Convair 340, registered ZS-BRV, collided with a building near Wonderboom Airport, South Africa, on 10 July 2018

AE-2018-055

Summary

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

Occurrence summary

Investigation number AE-2018-055
Occurrence date 10/07/2018
Location Wonderboom Airport, South Africa
State International
Report release date 05/12/2019
Report status Final
Investigation level Short
Investigation type External Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Collision with terrain
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Fatal

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