This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Friday 11 April 2025 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Beechcraft B200C Super King Air |
| Owner/operator: | South African Air Force (SAAF), 41 Sqn |
| Registration: | 650 |
| MSN: | BL-070 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Lanseria International Airport (FALA/HLA) -
 South Africa
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Lanseria International Airport (HLA/FALA) |
| Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF/FAWK) |
The tB200C King Air lost its main door on take-off from Lanseria International Airport after undergoing maintenance at Execujet. The panel/door was later found on a farm erf a short distance north of the airport. The crew flew on to Waterkloof AFB and landed safely.
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/iFlyafrica/posts/10161034240858015
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-04-18-door-that-fell-off-air-force-plane-found-near-lanseria-airport/
Location
Media:
Chaos in the sky! A South African Air Force plane's door flew off during a flight from Lanseria international airport, north of Johannesburg to Waterkloof. The air force says no one was hurt and an investigation is under way.https://t.co/t8dezveclq
— Scrolla Africa (@ScrollaAfrica) April 20, 2025
A SAAF King Air aircraft lost its passenger side door upon take-off at Lanseria Airport yesterday, following a maintenance period. The aircraft landed safely at AFB Waterkloof. pic.twitter.com/AeV6fPJtdM
— Dean Wingrin (@deanwingrin) April 12, 2025
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Apr-2025 17:07 | ASN | Added |
| 12-Apr-2025 17:17 | Aerossurance | Updated [Embed code, ] |
| 12-Apr-2025 17:18 | Aerossurance | Updated [Operator, Embed code, ] |
| 12-Apr-2025 17:21 | Aerossurance | Updated [Departure airport, Destination airport, Embed code, Narrative, ] |
| 12-Apr-2025 17:23 | Aerossurance | Updated [Location, Narrative, ] |
| 12-Apr-2025 18:56 | ASN | Updated [Operator, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Embed code, Narrative, ] |
| 20-Apr-2025 05:38 | KvdB | Updated [Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 18-May-2025 08:44 | Aerossurance | Updated [Operator, Embed code, Narrative, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation