Cessna 172 accident near Simplon, Sz, August 23, 2005
On August 23, 2005 at about 1:30 pm local time, a Cessna 172, registered OKHOS, was destroyed in an accident near Simplon. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 4 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 23, 2005 · about 1:30 pm local time
- Place
- Simplon, Eswatini · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 172 · all 172s on the register
- Registration
- OKHOS · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: LSZL Magadino at 12:52 pm
- Destination: EDNY Lowenthal
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 280° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 8 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 1,400 ft
- Temperature: 73°F (23°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
- Observation at 3:20 pm from EDNY
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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