ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 70747
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| Date: | 28-DEC-2009 |
| Time: | 1 pm |
| Type: |  Beechcraft F33A Bonanza |
| Operator: | J. A. Venter (rgd. owner) |
| Registration: | ZS-NAF |
| C/n / msn: | CE-1553 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Eastern side of the Platberg Mountain near Harrismith -
 South Africa
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Vereeniging - FAVV |
| Margate Airport - FAMG |
The pilot was flying on an IF flight plan from Vereeniging to Margate. In the region of Harrismith, the aircraft contacted ATC and advised them that he had a technical problem and was diverting to Harrismith (FAHR). A few minutes later the aircraft flew into the Eastern side of the Platberg Mountain at high speed, a mere 200ft from the top.
Sources:
http://www.timeslive.co.za/news/article243358.ece
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Dec-2009 10:00 | slowkid | Added |
| 29-Dec-2009 10:41 | 189.171.42.99 | Updated [Narrative] |
| 29-Dec-2009 15:18 | RobertMB | Updated [Narrative] |
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