Cessna 206 - H accident near Kodoeskop, Za, September 7, 2013
On September 7, 2013 at about 5:05 am local time, a Cessna 206 - H, registered ZSPXV, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Kodoeskop. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people had minor injuries.
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
- September 7, 2013 · about 5:05 am local time
- Place
- Kodoeskop, South Africa · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 206 - H · all 206 - Hs on the register
- Registration
- ZSPXV · no longer on the register · serial T206-08231
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna T206H airplane that occurred on September 07, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane and engine. All investigative information will be released by SACAA.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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