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 |