Zone
Gauteng

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Johannesburg

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1956
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Stewart & Lloyds
Registration:
ZS-AVZ
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
04021
YOM:
1947
Location:
Johannesburg-Rand
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances at Rand Airport, Jo'burg. There were no injuries but the aircraft came to rest in a field and was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-5-DK in Johannesburg

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1953
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
6846
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
14671/26116
YOM:
1944
Location:
Johannesburg-Rand
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances at Rand Airport. Both pilots were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3msa1 in Johannesburg: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-AKY
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Johannesburg – Port Elizabeth
MSN:
5351
YOM:
1937
Location:
Johannesburg-Rand
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, the engine n°1 & 3 failed. The crew attempted to make an emergency landing when, after touchdown, the airplane veered off runway and came to rest, bursting into flames. All occupants were evacuated while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. A female passenger died few days later from injuries sustained.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure after liftoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth in Johannesburg: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1936
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.80 Puss Moth
Operator:
Godfrey C. Dalton
Registration:
ZS-ADV
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Johannesburg - Johannesburg
Location:
Johannesburg-Rand
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft named 'Skylark' departed Johannesburg-Rand Airport on a local flight, carrying one instructor and one student pilot. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the instructor suffered a heart attack. The student pilot took over control and completed several circuits over the airport for about 35 minutes before attempting to land. The airplane crash landed in Rosherville, about 3 km northwest of the airport. The student pilot was uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Emergency landing after the pilot-in-command suffered a heart attack shortly after takeoff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in Johannesburg

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1935
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Rand Flying Club
Registration:
ZS-ABI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Johannesburg - Johannesburg
MSN:
1124
YOM:
1929
Location:
Johannesburg-Rand
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Johannesburg-Rand Airport on a local solo flight. The single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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