ZS-JYDBEECH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION 582018-04-03 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
None

BEECH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION 58S/N: TH-795

Summary

On April 03, 2018, a Beech Aircraft Corporation 58 (ZS-JYD) was involved in an incident near East London, SF. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

On April 3, 2018, at 0612 coordinated universal time, a Beechcraft 58 Baron airplane, registration ZS-JYD, sustained minor damage after the nose gear collapsed during landing at East London (FAEL), Eastern Cape, South Africa. The pilot, sole occupant, was not injured.The Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa, Accident & Incident Investigation Division (AIID) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIID in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to:

South African Civil Aviation Authority Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa

Website: http://www.caa.co.za

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR18WA117. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft ZS-JYD.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
NTSB Number
WPR18WA117
Location
East London, South Africa
Event ID
20180405X63142
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Serial Number
TH-795
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

On April 3, 2018, at 0612 coordinated universal time, a Beechcraft 58 Baron airplane, registration ZS-JYD, sustained minor damage after the nose gear collapsed during landing at East London (FAEL), Eastern Cape, South Africa. The pilot, sole occupant, was not injured.The Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa, Accident & Incident Investigation Division (AIID) is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the AIID in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to:

South African Civil Aviation Authority

Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division

Private Bag X 73

Halfway House 1685

South Africa

Website: http://www.caa.co.za

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR18WA117