Beech C90 accident near Lanseria, Za, February 3, 2014
On February 3, 2014 at about 5:00 am local time, a Beech C90, registered ZSCLT, was destroyed in an accident during approach (IFR missed approach) near Lanseria. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 3 people were killed.
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
- February 3, 2014 · about 5:00 am local time
- Place
- Lanseria, South Africa · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Beech C90 GTI · all C90s on the register
- Registration
- ZSCLT · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- 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 Beech C90-GTI airplane that occurred on February 03, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane/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 control in flight during approach (IFR missed approach) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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